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Outcome of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) consultation for 2026/27

01 June 2026

Proposing MP
Aberavon
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the outcome of the consultation on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) for 2026/27.

Action Requested

The government is committing to increase funding for community pharmacy by £340m, raising it to £3,636 million in 2026/27. This includes a £200m increase in the retained medicine margin and writing off up to £239m of historic net contract over-spend.

Key Facts

  • The CPCF funding for 2026/27 will be £3,636 million.
  • Funding is increasing by £340m compared to 2025/26 budgets, a 10% increase.
  • Medicine margin allowance in 2026/27 will be £1.1bn.
  • Up to £239m of historic net contract over-spend will be written off.
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