Helen Morgan MP calls on Wes Streeting to clarify Pharmacy First’s future

Funding for Pharmacy First is set to expire at the beginning of April, with no confirmed extension beyond that.Liberal Democrat health and care spokesperson Helen Morgan has urged the government to provide clarity on the future of Pharmacy First and confirm continued funding beyond April .In a letter to health secretary Wes Streeting, the North Shropshire MP expressed deep concern over the uncertainty surrounding the initiative, which plays a crucial role in shifting healthcare services into communities.The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has confirmed that funding for Pharmacy First, launched last year, is set to expire at the beginning of April, with no commitment yet for future funding.
“This is deeply worrying, given the important role that Pharmacy First plays in supporting local healthcare delivery and alleviating pressure on our overburdened NHS,” Morgan said.

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