The Welsh Government has reached an agreement with the NHS and Community Pharmacy Wales on the terms of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2025-26. This includes arrangements for distributing a 4% increase to the total funding payable to the sector.
Following this, our Chief Executive, Malcolm Harrison said:
“We welcome the 4% uplift in funding, which will help alleviate some of the significant pressures currently facing the network in Wales.
However, the demand and workload in community pharmacies continues to grow at a pace that far exceeds current funding levels. Without additional support, contractors may be forced to make difficult decisions that could compromise patient access to vital services.
Continued investment in future deals is essential to ensure community pharmacies can deliver the ambition set out in the Presgripsiwn Newydd.”