House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Outcome of the community pharmacy contractual framework consultation for 2024/25 and 2025/26
31 March 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Stephen Kinnock Lab Aberafan Maesteg
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At a glance
Key points
- The UK government announces a 375 million increase in funding for community pharmacies for 2025/26, raising the total to 3.073 billion.
- Pharmacies will be allowed to retain pandemic-related funds to support ongoing operational costs.
- Additional support includes expanding clinical services such as Pharmacy First to enhance patient care.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the outcome of the consultation on funding for UK community pharmacies for 2024/25 and 2025/26.
Action requested
A £375 million increase in funding to £3.073 billion is announced for 2025/26, along with additional support measures such as allowing pharmacies to retain pandemic-related funds and expanding clinical services like Pharmacy First.
Key facts
- Funding will increase by 15% in 2025/26 compared to 2024/25.
- Additional £193 million is allowed for retention, primarily over the pandemic period.
- £215 million committed to grow Pharmacy First service.
- Over 1.9m consultations already delivered as of November 2024.
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