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The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) is “deeply frustrated” by the government’s continued refusal to agree to “a much-needed broader funding uplift” for the community pharmacy network in England, it has said.
The negotiator is “disappointed” that the first annual review of the five-year community pharmacy contract in England “did not lead to immediate and tangible outcomes and improvements for contractors”, PSNC vice-chair and contractor Bharat Patel said last week (January 28).
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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has announced that it is advising its 6,000 member pharmacies to limit services and reduce opening hours in protest against “unsustainable” funding.
Due to shortages in coal tar scalp ointment, the DHSC has asked the manufacturer of an equivalent product - Sebco - to provide increased stock levels to support patients during this time.
Pharmacies in Scotland have been asked to ensure they have the “appropriate stock” of naloxone – a medicine used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose – following an “increase in sudden collapse” due to overdoses.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has “entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired” by private equity firm Sycamore Partners.
Jhoots Chemist’s accounts for 2024 have revealed an almost £2 million year-on-year dip in shareholder funds – as debts to creditors increase more than £2m.
