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In response to the Prime Minister announcing a plan for changes to business rates, we have issued the following statement. Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, said: “We welcome the new Prime Minister’s review of business rates. Community pharmacies have not yet been mentioned in the measures to support high streets. Despite their [...]

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Yvette Cooper has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper (MP for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley) is an experienced Cabinet Minister, previously serving as Foreign Secretary, Home Secretary, Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Work and Pensions Secretary. Her first ministerial role was as Public Health Minister. [...]

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Community Pharmacy England has negotiated a record 254 price concessions for June, making this the fourth consecutive month of record highs, with some further requests still being negotiated. Community Pharmacy England continues to raise the impact of low Drug Tariff prices and dispensing at a loss by pharmacy owners, and the need for margin reforms, [...]

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Due to high demand, we’ve expanded capacity for our Birmingham and London roadshow events, giving more pharmacy owners the opportunity to learn about the 2026/27 CPCF, shape future priorities, and share their views directly with Community Pharmacy England representatives. Funding pressures, operational challenges and the future direction of the sector were firmly in the spotlight [...]

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Community Pharmacy England is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to help as it works to influence primary care and wider healthcare policies. Community Pharmacy England represents the 10,400+ NHS community pharmacies in England. These pharmacies are at the heart of primary care, ensuring that millions of people receive vital prescription medicines safely and efficiently [...]

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