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New analysis of NHSBSA data by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warns that many rural areas could become “pharmacy deserts” if current closure rates continue. We issued the following statement in response: Our Chief Executive Janet Morrison said: “Community pharmacies are the front door to the NHS, providing critical health services and relieving pressure on [...]

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Pharmacy Press This month we celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultural contributions of South Asian communities in England. At Community Pharmacy England, we recognise our colleagues’ diverse journeys and experiences in community pharmacy and their significant contributions to our sector. In honour of this and this year’s theme, “Free to [...]

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As we continue our regional roadshow events across the country, our CEO, Janet Morrison, invites pharmacy owners to join face-to-face discussions about the future of community pharmacy in her latest video update. These events offer pharmacy owners the opportunity to share their views, ask questions of the Community Pharmacy England team, and discover how they [...]

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New health ministers have been announced by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) following the 2024 General Election. Stephen Kinnock MP has taken on the role of Minister of State for Care, with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes community pharmacy, alongside other primary and community services and adult social care. Other appointments included [...]

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Pharmacy Press, GB News New analysis of NHS data by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), has found the number of pharmacy closures to be nearly 50 percent higher in 2024. According to the analysis from the NPA, 177 pharmacies closed between January and April 2024, compared to 116 in the same period in 2023,  making [...]

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