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Press release: New contract will change the face of pharmacy, says NHS Employers25 Nov 2004 NHS Employers, the new employers' organisation for the NHS in England, said today that it is delighted that the majority of pharmacists have voted in favour of the new pharmacy contract.The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee reported yesterday an overwhelming response from pharmacists in England and Wales in favour of the new contract. In England, 92.3% and in Wales, 95% voted in favour. Chris Town, Chair, NHS Employers Negotiating Team said: 'This is a great result which represents an exciting opportunity for pharmacists to change the face of pharmacy. The new contract will give community pharmacists their first opportunity to fully integrate their services into primary care. In future PCTs will be able to commission services from pharmacists to provide a greater range of services to patients. The extension of the role of the pharmacist in the community is a really positive step for patients. Pharmacists will be able to provide a more comprehensive advice and information service to patients covering a range of areas such as self-care, the management of long-term conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease and public health issues such as smoking cessation, diet and exercise. Notes for editorsFor further information please contact Emma Stafford on 020 7959 7258 or at emma.stafford@nhsemployers.org Contact detailsThe press office provides a comprehensive service to keep journalists informed about the work of NHS Employers. If you have a media enquiry, please contact the press office team:
For out of hours media enquiries, please contact the duty press officer on 07880 500726. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2005 |
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