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Pharmacy: Finance

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)Department of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 23 July 2024UIN 792

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure adequate funding for community pharmacy services.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies, and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We are currently consulting with Community Pharmacy England on the national funding and contractual framework arrangements for 2024/25.

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