Written question asked by Sureena Brackenridge (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Pharmacy: Finance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to publish a long-term financial sustainability plan for community pharmacy co-produced with the community pharmacy sector in England.
- Answer
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The Government recently announced a £340 million uplift to community pharmacy funding, a 10% increase, recognising the essential role pharmacies play in supporting patients and the wider National Health Service. This follows on from a 19% uplift delivered across 2024/25 and 2025/26, the largest uplift in the NHS at the time.
The Government is committed to continuing to work jointly with Community Pharmacy England on reforms to ensure the sustainability of medicine supply and resilience of the community pharmacy network, to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and support.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 5831
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Finance Pharmacy
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