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BBC News, The Independent  Pharmacy teams have faced major issues in recent days, with many patients booking COVID-19 vaccinations through the National Booking System (NBS) despite not being eligible this winter. Only those aged 75 and over, and younger patients with weakened immune systems, qualify for free boosters this year. Alastair Buxton, Director of NHS [...]

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The 2024/25 annual report for Community Pharmacy England has been published, outlining what was another crucial year for the organisation and highlighting the breadth of work carried out on behalf of all community pharmacy owners. The year saw the first CPCF negotiations with the new Government, resulting in a positive step-change for the sector and [...]

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On World Pharmacists Day (25th September 2025),  an annual awareness day led by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), we’re celebrating the vital role pharmacists play in improving healthcare access and supporting communities across the country. Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, said: “On World Pharmacists Day, we thank all community pharmacy teams across [...]

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Trade Press The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has released new proposals today aimed at improving access to pharmacy services as part of its 10-Year Health Plan. These changes mean pharmacists will have more time to care for patients. Gordon Hockey, Director, Legal at Community Pharmacy England, said: “We welcome today’s proposals from the [...]

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Community Pharmacy England earlier this week hosted a high-level policy discussion in Westminster on the value and potential of investing in community pharmacy, following publication of the 10-Year Health Plan. Healthwatch England, the national patient representative body, presented their latest report on public perceptions of community pharmacy, including high public satisfaction with Pharmacy First. And [...]

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