Leading national pharmacy bodies have agreed to work together on a programme of activities to lobby for fair NHS funding for pharmacies in England, including co-ordinating efforts to mobilise public support. Those bodies are as follows.
The Association of Independent Multiple pharmacies (AIMp) is a membership organisation representing community pharmacy businesses with multiple pharmacies.
Our members represent a significant number of pharmacies across the UK, delivering primary healthcare and advice to their local communities.
Press contact:
Dr Leyla Hannbeck, Chief Executive
leyla.hannbeck@aimp.co.uk
Community Pharmacy England (formerly known as the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee or PSNC) is the voice of community pharmacy in England, representing community pharmacy businesses of all sizes.
We are responsible for negotiating the NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) under which all community pharmacies operate. We work closely with everyone in the sector to meet our goals and to promote the value of community pharmacy.
Press contact:
Zoe Long, Director of Communications, Corporate and Public Affairs
zoe.long@cpe.org.uk
The Company Chemists’ Association (CCA) is the trade association for large pharmacy operators in England, Scotland and Wales.
The CCA’s membership includes Asda, Boots, Morrisons, Pharmacy2U, Rowlands Pharmacy, Superdrug, Tesco and Well, who between them own and operate around 5,500 pharmacies, representing nearly half the market.
Press contact:
Neeraj Shah, Head of Public Affairs
neeraj.shah@thecca.org.uk
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is the representative voice of independent community pharmacies across the UK and a leading provider of services to the entire sector.
Our aim is to support independent community pharmacies to succeed professionally and commercially for the benefit of their patients. As a not-for-profit organisation we are committed to reinvesting in service provision.
Press contact:
Stephen Fishwick, Head of Communications
s.fishwick@npa.co.uk
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