The National Pharmacy Association warns thousands of pharmacies face financial ‘cliff edge’ in April as rises in National Insurance and National Living Wage take effect
UK pharmacists, represented by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), are threatening to reduce their opening hours unless their funding is increased. This collective action, supported by 99.7% in a ballot, aims to address a 40% real-terms funding cut over the past decade. The government's delayed negotiations on a new funding settlement have exacerbated tensions. The action, which includes operating only during contractual minimum hours, would affect England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Mirror is campaigning to save these pharmacies, highlighting the closure of many and the resulting pressure on GPs.
