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Pharmacy: Finance

Asked by Marie GoldmanLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 56945

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to increase funding for community pharmacies.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Funding for the core community pharmacy contractual framework has increased to £3.073 billion for 2025/26. This represented the largest uplift in funding of any part of the National Health Service, over 19% across 2024/25 and 2025/26.

Decisions on funding for community pharmacies beyond 2025/26 are subject to the current Spending Review. As is custom and practice, the Department will consult Community Pharmacy England on any proposed changes to the reimbursement and remuneration of pharmacy contractors later this year.

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