Pharmacy First Debate

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Priti Patel

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Speaker’s Statement

Pharmacy First

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Northern Ireland Executive Formation
Wednesday 31st January 2024

(9 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrea Leadsom Portrait Dame Andrea Leadsom
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There has been a 61% increase in registered pharmacists since 2010, with plans to increase that number by 50% in the next few years.

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel (Witham) (Con)
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I commend my right hon. Friend for her excellent statement, but how will she tackle the issue of funding for prescriptions? Community pharmacies are struggling, and she will understand that the NHS tariff does not pay them the full price of products. Will she look at that as she rolls out the scheme?

Andrea Leadsom Portrait Dame Andrea Leadsom
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The Government currently contribute £2.6 billion to community pharmacy, quite apart from the £645 million addition for Pharmacy First. We are about to start negotiations for the 2024-25 period.

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