The impact of pharmacy closures on health inequalities: one year on
Last year the CCA published a report on the impact of pharmacy closures on health inequalities. This revealed a worrying...
Last year the CCA published a report on the impact of pharmacy closures on health inequalities. This revealed a worrying...
Malcolm Harrison, the Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), appeared before the Health and Social Care Select Committee...
Following the news that LloydsPharmacy has confirmed the sale of all its branches, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’...
Next Tuesday, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) will be giving oral evidence to the Health...
Commenting on the appointment of the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP as Pharmacy Minister, the CCA’s Chief Executive Malcolm Harrison...
Commenting on the decision to increase the level of funding for each site employing a foundation trainee pharmacist in the...
In a parliamentary question, Sir John Hayes MP asked about the cost to the public purse of the Additional Roles...
The CCA attended the two-day annual event – the Pharmacy Show. It was held at the NEC Birmingham on Sunday...
Photo by Dima Mukhin on Unsplash MailOnline exclusively reported on the steepest drop yet in the number of pharmacy chains....
Today Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest online pharmacy, has joined the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA). First established in 1898, the Company...
Community pharmacies have played an ever-growing role over the course of the COVID vaccination programme. We are now fast reaching...
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting told delegates at the Labour party conference that he wanted to see a ‘greater role’...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is a proud partner of NHS England’s (NHSE) Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) Programme. The IPP’s...
Today (25 September 2023) on #WorldPharmacistsDay, we celebrate and are thankful for all pharmacists. Pharmacy is integral to a well-functioning health...
The Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) Board has unanimously recommended the appointment of Matt Barclay, CPS’s current Director of Operations, as...
Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund have published ‘A Vision for Community Pharmacy’. It sets out the scale of ambition...
On Thursday 14th September, MPs warned of “pharmacy wastelands”, amid the growing pharmacy closures. The Westminster Hall debate was arranged...
The number of advanced pharmacist practitioner roles in general practice in England has nearly doubled in the last year, while...
Yesterday (30 August) the Government and the UKHSA has recommended NHS England to bring forward the start of the Flu...
The Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group (CPWDG) has analysed the 2022 Community Pharmacy Workforce survey for England which shows a...
In September, up to 840 pharmacy technicians will be able to apply for the training – NHS England announced yesterday...
NHS England has confirmed that flu vaccination appointments that have already been booked for September will proceed. All new appointments...
It is critical that any changes are confirmed quickly so that decisions can be made. Community Pharmacy England yesterday (8...
NHS England (NHSE) has published the service specification for the 2023/24 Covid vaccination programme, which includes a reduction in fee...
Employer: Company Chemists’ Association Location: Home based (the CCA meet in person regularly, travel to a London location is expected...
The CCA issued the following statement in response to the Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey: Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA...
The CCA welcomes the publication of the Supervision Practice Group’s report. We are pleased to see the sector and profession...
The CCA has published a paper on the impact of ‘pseudo-DSPs’. MailOnline exclusively covered our paper, read the article below:...
The Health and Social Care Committee is undertaking an inquiry into prevention and has issued the first in a series...
The Health Select Committee Expert Panel has today published its review of Government progress on pharmacy services in England. This...
The CCA has taken stock of longstanding and recent announcements related to community pharmacy and identified the various pieces of...
Chief executive of the CCA, Malcolm Harrison was interviewed exclusively by Joanna Robertson from The Pharmacist. ‘Malcolm Harrison shared why...
PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE TONY BLAIR INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL CHANGE The CCA supported the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change...
ILLUSTRATION BY RYAN TODD As part of the Mens Health magazines series exploring solutions to the NHS crisis – our...
The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan announced: It also reaffirms existing plans around Independent Prescribing, the use of technology in...
Commenting on the Policy Exchange Report ‘Medical Evolution’ Dr Nick Thayer, Head of Policy, The Company Chemists’ Association said: “Policy Exchange’s timely...
According to the British Heart Foundation analysis published on 22 June, nearly 100,000 more people with cardiovascular disease than expected...
Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) analysis shows an ambitious Pharmacy First service in England could free up 30m+ GP appointments each...
On Thursday 8 June, the Committee launched its much awaited inquiry into pharmacy. Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA...
The CCA’s pharmacy paradox paper featured in the Health Service Journal. Read our paradox paper below: The government’s planned £645...
Labour’s Health Mission paper announced the following plans to harness community pharmacy: Further expand the role of community pharmacy: Whilst...
Yesterday (18 May), the Department of Health and Social Care announced that the Government had met its commitment to recruiting...
Following the announcement of the ‘Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care’ on Tuesday 9 May – CEO of...
The CCA clarified for The Sun what the ‘Pharmacy First’ service meant for their readers. You can read the article...
The CCA’s workforce findings featured in The Mirror. You can access the CCA’s workforce paper here. CCA analysis shows that by 2024...
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting outlined his plans for NHS reform in his speech today (Friday 21 April). He mentioned...
The CCA’s hypertension findings featured in The Mirror. You can access the CCA’s hypertension paper here. Since October 2021, community...
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service will allow women to get contraceptive pills from their pharmacist. NHSE has announced Tier 1...
The CCA issued the following statement in response to PSNC’s Pressures Survey: A CCA spokesperson said: “The results of PSNC’s Pharmacy...
Commenting on the Hewitt Review of Integrated Care Systems, Malcolm Harrison, the Chief Executive of the CCA said: “We are...
As part of the joint #SaveOurPharmacies campaign, the national pharmacy bodies have arranged for an A2 window poster to be...
Pharmacy leaders are set to brief MPs on the severe challenges facing community pharmacies this week as part of a...
Photo by: HM Treasury The Spring Budget announced measures to align two measures VAT treatment and followed concerted campaigning by...
The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service will allow women to get contraceptive pills from their pharmacist. The service is due to...
The CCA, fellow pharmacy bodies and MPs handed in a letter to Downing Street signed by 50 Parliamentarians and urging...
A Save Our Pharmacies campaign website has been created by leading national pharmacy bodies, to give new focus to calls for fair...
DH has not assessed community pharmacy funding since 2019 – lead with ‘Responding to a parliamentary written answer which noted...
Following on from the NHSE’s decision to launch an ad campaign to encourage people to visit their local pharmacy first...
The CCA’s primary care findings featured in the Daily Mail. Read our primary care paper below: The Company Chemists’ Association...
The CCA prospectus was covered by The Mirror. Read our prospectus here. Community pharmacies could release over 42 million appointments...
A collective of community pharmacy national representative bodies, together with England’slargest pharmacy chains, have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi...
Leading national pharmacy bodies have agreed to work together on a programme of activities to lobby for fair NHS funding...
A parliamentary written answer revealed that community pharmacies have delivered approximately 33m Covid-19 vaccinations up until 20th December 2022. Commenting...
Chief executive of the CCA, Malcolm Harrison, has co-signed an open letter, published in the Times today calling on the...
A written parliamentary answer has revealed the severity of underfunding for the community pharmacy sector in England. There is currently...
Commenting on the Ipsos survey findings, the CCA highlights its concerns around the recruitment of pharmacists into Primary Care Networks...
Community pharmacy’s national representative bodies, along with the four largest pharmacy chains in England, have jointly written to the Secretary...
Pharmacy leaders have warned the Government about a lack of engagement with stakeholders around the development of its long-term workforce...
DHSC issued SSPs regarding Strep A treatment. Pharmacists are able to supply alternative penicillin to treat Strep A. Malcolm Harrison,...
Minister reportedly planned to count on pharmacists to ease the winter pressure, which will worsen with the strike action. Malcolm...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is a proud partner of NHS England’s Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) Programme. NHSE’s second IPP...
Responding to the news that the Government is examining a Pharmacy First scheme, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA...
Commenting on the Policy Exchange Report ‘A Fresh Shot: the future for vaccines policy in England’. Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive...
Following on from the Autumn Statement 2022 and the announcement of additional funding for the NHS, the CCA’s Chief Executive...
Featuring in the Daily Mail’s article on the upcoming nurses’ strike, the CCA’s Chief Executive Malcolm Harrison said: “A nursing...
Dame Barbara Hakin, has been appointed as Chair of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA). Having been both a Primary Care...
Commenting on the appointment of Neil O’Brien as the new Pharmacy Minister, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA said: ...
Commenting on the reappointment of Steve Barclay as the Health and Social Care Secretary, a CCA spokesperson said: “We welcome...
The Company Chemists’ Association was delighted to arrange a visit by the Pharmacy Minister, Will Quince MP to a Boots...
Commenting on the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new Prime Minister a CCA spokesperson said: “We welcome the appointment of...
Research by the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) has found that between 2015 and 2022, over 40% of permanent community pharmacy...
The CCA issued the following statement in response to the Health and Social Care Secretary outlining announcing the Government’s plan...
The CCA issued the following statement in response to PSNC’s press release on CPCF arrangements for 2022/23 and 2023/24: “The...
Commenting on the appointment of Thérèse Coffey as new Health and Social Care Secretary, CCA CEO Malcolm Harrison said: “We...
Commenting on the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the Company Chemists’ Association said: “We...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is supporting an important petition calling for the Government and NHS leaders to act to...
A CCA spokesperson said: “Our members have been serving Scottish communities and patients without issue for decades. Recent pressures, however,...
Yesterday the Health and Social Care Select Committee backed the CCA’s call for a workforce plan for pharmacy to be...
The Health and Social Care Committee has today issued a report on workforce recruitment into the recruitment and retention of...
“All parts of the healthcare system are struggling to recruit staff and to assume that pharmacies would be immune to...
The Company Chemists’ Association co-hosted a Future of Pharmacy event in Westminster to highlight the significant contribution of pharmacies to...
Pharmacy bodies have written to the Health and Social Care Select Committee to highlight their continued concerns for the ongoing...
The Company Chemists’ Association is proud to take part in the NHS England Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Programme. NHSE’s first Inclusive...
Following the result of the contractor vote in support of the Review Steering Group (RSG) proposals, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of...
We welcome the opportunity to respond to DHSC’s hub and spoke consultation. You can find the CCA’s response by clicking...
Responding to findings from PSNC’s Pharmacy Pressures Survey, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) said: “We...
Communications Officer (37.5 hours) – Permanent Employer: Company Chemists’ Association Location: Central London Salary: up to £30k Closing date: Friday 6th May...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) welcome the long-awaited release of the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation on...
Policy and Programmes Manager (37.5 hours) Employer: Company Chemists’ Association Location: Central London Salary: circa £40k Closing date: Wednesday 20th...
On the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the CCA said: Despite displaying tremendous resilience throughout the pandemic, community...
On 16 March, Lord Hunt tabled an amendment which would have obliged the DHSC to produce a self-care strategy. The...
We welcome the opportunity to contribute to the DHSC’s second consultation on hub and spoke dispensing. We are currently reviewing...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is disappointed that the Pharmacist Defence Association (PDA) continue to claim that the very real...
Over the last 5 years an alarming shortfall of over 3,000 community pharmacists has developed in England. Pharmacies are struggling...
The CCA is aware of discrepancies in data used to identify the number of pharmacists in the community pharmacy workforce...
On the appointment of Janet Morrison OBE as PSNC’s new Chief Executive, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA said:...
We welcome this investment from the NHS E/I. It is a positive step towards the greater integration of community pharmacy...
In recent years, the CCA has become increasingly concerned about growing pressures on the community pharmacy workforce and its impact...
Patients are today (6th January) being reminded to treat high street staff with respect, as they continue to face the...
Details of the new Welsh Contractual Framework were today outlined following agreement between the Welsh Government and Community Pharmacy Wales (CPW)....
Following the announcement of new measures to “help ease immediate pressures” on pharmacy teams, Malcolm Harrison, CEO of the CCA...
Following the recent announcement from the Government on the booster roll-out targets, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the Company Chemists’...
The chief executives of the national community pharmacy bodies in England met with senior NHS England and NHS Improvement officials...
The CCA stands alongside the General Pharmaceutical Council in condemning any abuse or violence against pharmacy staff. Pharmacy staff are...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pharmacy kicks off its inquiry into the future of pharmacy today focusing on making the most of community pharmacy...
Without action to address the pharmacist workforce crisis, there is a significant risk to patients’ access to care, medicines, and...
Today, the CCA along with 12 other industry bodies and business representative groups including the Scottish Retail Consortium wrote to...
The CCA welcomes NICE’s update to the guideline for integrated health and social care for people experiencing homelessness. In our...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) and its members are acutely aware of the challenges facing the NHS and primary care...
The CCA are proud to support the launch of a new blueprint for a national self-care strategy led by the...
Following the release of the NHS England’s new blueprint to support primary care the CCA examines the involvement of the...
In the CCA response we present the benefits that additional investment into the community pharmacy sector will bring to the...
Today, 31st August, marks International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdose is an emotive topic, whether accidental or not. Community Pharmacy has...
New legislation must integrate community pharmacies into local health systems to fully realise their potential, says CCA The Company Chemists’...
Policy and Planning Manager – Wales – Part time (15 hrs) Location: Home based, but able to attend meetings and...
During the first wave of the pandemic the domestic abuse charity UK SAYS NO MORE, in partnership with Hestia, asked...
As key providers of services which prevent hepatitis C transmission, community pharmacies are vital players in the UK’s efforts to...
The CCA is extremely pleased with the Welsh government’s announcement that an additional £3.5m will be provided to cover community...
Women’s health hit the headlines recently with a proposed landmark change to access to contraceptives. The Medicines and Healthcare products...
Today is International Women’s Day and ‘No More’ week – a week organised by UK SAYS NO MORE to raise...
The Chancellor has broken his promise to give NHS “whatever resources it needs” to deal with coronavirus and let down...
Five national pharmacy bodies have jointly issued advice for pharmacies planning to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, after a new designation process...
Commenting on the publication today of the government’s White Paper, “Integration and Innovation: working together to improve health and social...
Policy and Planning Manager Local and Wales – Full time Location: home based, and once restrictions allow, the role can...
As we enter 2021, the joint Health and Social Care Committee and Science and Technology Committee continue to reflect on...
The Company Chemists’ Association today welcomes the opening of additional Covid-19 vaccine sites run by community pharmacies, and calls on...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) welcomes the news that the first six local community pharmacy sites will begin vaccinating patients...
The NHS must learn from the process of organising the Pfizer Covid vaccine programme to ensure that the full potential...
The NHS must make full use of community pharmacies to roll out the Oxford University /AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, according to...
Commenting on the launch of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, Malcolm Harrison, Chief Executive of the CCA, said: “We are...
In the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, Ferguslie Park in Paisley, Renfrewshire, is identified as the most deprived area in...
NPA and CCA promote community pharmacy careers in Scottish schools A new support pack aimed at school children has...
We were pleased to arrange for Jeremy Hunt MP to receive his flu vaccination at a LloydsPharmacy in Haslemere on...
The flu vaccination is one of the most effective interventions the NHS has to reduce pressure on the health and...
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) held a virtual Q&A event with parliamentarians about the use of hub and spoke technology,...
Pharmacy leaders have this week (8 October) written to Ministers and NHS officials, with an urgent warning that Test and...
The CCA and NPA issue service continuity guidance ahead of COVID second wave Today, 25 September 2020, The National Pharmacy...
Today (25 September) we celebrate World Pharmacists Day, and this year feels more important than ever. As the sector...
The governing council of the GPhC has agreed to increase the registered pharmacy entry and annual renewal fees from £262...
The CCA is today (10 July) calling for changes to enable more flexibility in where and how the flu vaccine...
The CCA today (19 June) welcomes the publication of Professor David Wright’s report on pharmacy contractor representation and support. We...
93 million reasons to thank pharmacy heroes – new NHS data shows a record 93 million prescription items were dispensed...
As the nation adjusts to this current phase of pandemic life, many retailers are carefully studying the government guidance to...
The Council of the GPhC has agreed a policy for registering pharmacists on a provisional basis as part of the...
The CCA’s members have been on the front line in the fight against coronavirus. Their teams across England, Wales and...
Since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis pharmacy teams have been working tirelessly to ensure the public can get the...
Patients are today (30 March) being asked to treat high street pharmacy staff with respect, as they deliver vital support...
Last updated 25 September 2020 The CCA has been working with our members, other pharmacy representational bodies, and stakeholders such...
Last updated 25 September 2020 The Company Chemists’ Association and the National Pharmacy Association have worked together to produce guidance...
UK pharmacy leaders have issued an open letter to customers, asking them to act in the interests of the whole...
To mark International Women’s Day on March 9, the CCA has been talking to community pharmacists at Rowlands about what...
Shannon Kennedy is a community pharmacist in Northumberland, and was voted Well’s Pre-Reg of the Year in 2019. Several of...
Are you a pharmacist with an interest in research and professional policy, looking to support the development of strategic solutions...
Figures released today show that over one hundred thousand patients with minor illnesses or urgent medication needs have received same-day...
Date: 28 November 2019 Nearly 6,500 community pharmacies have taken part in the two-part audit to explore the contribution of...
Date: 27 November 2019 The CCA and AIM are encouraging community pharmacies of all sizes to take part in a...
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSP) have been issued today (3 October) for three forms and strengths of the antidepressant fluoxetine. This...
Co-signed by the CCA, AIM, NPA, PSNC and RPS We recognise that some patients and members of the public are...
Four organisations representing the entire community pharmacy sector are meeting with parliamentarians and other key stakeholders at this year’s party...
This week marks Sexual Health Week. As a new member of CCA staff who joined from the sexual health charity...
The GPhC has today (17 September) taken a new approach to publishing the inspection results of licensed pharmacies. Malcolm Harrison,...
Community pharmacies in England are being encouraged to register to deliver the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) from 2...
Primary Care Networks, or PCNs, are the current big deal within Primary Care. They’re all about localism and grouping the...
7 June 2019 Community pharmacy sector concerned about new tax proposals The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), the National Pharmacy Association...
With the well documented challenges facing general practice, community pharmacy clearly has an ever greater role to play in the...
The Company Chemists’ Association is running an engagement event in Scotland on Tuesday 4 June 2019 to support and develop...
The walk of shame or the stride of pride? Often the conversation about access to emergency contraception is positioned in...
From left to right: Jasmeen Islam, Deputy Chief Pharmacist; Rebecca Hellier, Clinical Pharmacist/Teacher Practitioner; Gill Heron, Clozapine Clinic Team Member;...
Two candidates from CCA companies are standing for re-election to the RPS’ national pharmacy boards this year: Kathleen Cowle (Scottish...
From brain surgery, childbirth and hip replacements, to collecting a prescription from a community pharmacy, as patients we expect every...
I may not have known it at the time, but my university years definitely helped shape me into the studious-but-spirited...
Julie Cooper MP pictured with the team at the LloydsPharmacy branch in Burnley The CCA has been engaging with MPs...
There’s still a lot of uncertainty for us, mainly because the community pharmacy contractual framework negotiations are still to begin, but it’s clear that community pharmacy has an important role to play in prevention and urgent care.
Over the past months we have been working closely with colleagues from across the pharmacy sector, the Department of Health...
What would the average person “on the Clapham omnibus” do if they were experiencing conjunctivitis? For those unfamiliar with this...
The CCA will host a seminar today (13 February) with HMRC and representatives from across community pharmacy and other sectors...
Community pharmacies can do more to detect high blood pressure if they are better commissioned to provide such checks, a...
Following the conclusion of negotiations between Community Pharmacy England, NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care on...