Briefing 030/23: Funding for Pharmacy First and other funding-related changes in the Recovery Plan deal
Published on: 16th November 2023 | Updated on: 3rd July 2024
Community Pharmacy England has reached agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England (NHSE) on the launch of a national Pharmacy First service as well as other changes to pharmacy funding and services.
This agreement covers the £645 million investment pledged to support community pharmacy services within the Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care. This briefing explains
the funding aspects of the agreement, including what funding will be available and how this will be distributed amongst community pharmacy owners.
For more information on this topic please email funding.team@cpe.org.uk