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A new report has highlighted the vital, yet underappreciated role that community pharmacy dispensing plays in the NHS and across communities nationwide. The report, by the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), sets out how community pharmacy dispensing is the backbone of accessible, safe, and equitable healthcare, but is under unsustainable pressure. Pharmacies’ vital dispensing role under [...]

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Community Pharmacy England has seen a large number of products with increases to their list prices on 1 January 2026. Following the price change mechanism rules, price changes for generic products up to and including the 8th of the month take effect for prescriptions dispensed in that same month. Any price changes after the 8th [...]

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Yesterday, Community Pharmacy England joined with the British Dental Association, British Medical Association, Optometric Fees Negotiating Committee and the Association for Primary Care Audiology Providers, to host the “From Crisis to Recovery” The Future of Primary Care parliamentary event. MPs had the opportunity to learn more about primary care services and the professionals who provide [...]

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The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 February 2026. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item requiring reconstitution [...]

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In response to the government announcement that all pubs and live music venues will benefit from a 15% business rates relief, with bills also being frozen in real terms for a further two years, we have released the following statement to the press: Our CEO Janet Morrison said: “Unlike GP practices and dental surgeries, the [...]

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