In response to the announcement that Prime Minister Keir Starmer will abolish NHS England, Tase Oputu, RPS England Pharmacy Board Chair, said:

“We recognise the hard work and dedication of our colleagues across NHSE, especially during this challenging time.

“There has been real progress in advancing the role of pharmacists across the NHS, and it is vital that planned reforms do not lose sight of this crucial ambition. Fully funded, well-supported pharmacy teams across all sectors are essential for delivering quality patient care. We have asked the Government for more details on any proposed transition and its impact on pharmacy colleagues.

“Medicines are a fundamental part of the health service and the UK’s life sciences success story. As it develops a 10-Year-Health-Plan, the Government must consider how to resource and enable pharmacists to help deliver new treatments and support the best use of medicines across the system. It’s crucial that pharmacy continues to have representation in the reorganised NHS and that negotiations for the community pharmacy contract remain secure.”

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