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Pharmacies Face Cuts Without Urgent Government Funding

3/18/2025

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The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is sounding the alarm for its 6,000 members, urging them to contemplate cutting back on hours or services come April 1 if the government doesn’t step up with funding. With soaring national insurance rates and rising living wages jeopardizing pharmacies' survival, patient access to vital services hangs in the balance. The NPA is calling for urgent financial support to navigate these turbulent times.

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Story summary

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is sounding the alarm for its 6,000 members, urging them to contemplate cutting back on hours or services come April 1 if the government doesn’t step up with funding. With soaring national insurance rates and rising living wages jeopardizing pharmacies' survival, patient access to vital services hangs in the balance. The NPA is calling for urgent financial support to navigate these turbulent times.