Janet Morrison OBE: Pharmacy Funding, Price Concessions & Opening Hours | CPE Chief Executive

In this episode of Behind The Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, Solomon Abuede is joined by Janet Morrison OBE, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping the profession.
Together, they explore the realities behind community pharmacy funding, Drug Tariffs, price concessions, medicine shortages, contract negotiations, and the reforms needed to build a more sustainable future for the sector. Janet also addresses common misconceptions about Community Pharmacy England, explains how the organisation represents pharmacy owners, and shares her perspective on independent prescribing, the NHS 10-Year Health Plan, and the evolving role of community pharmacy within the wider healthcare system.
In this episode:
• Janet Morrison’s leadership journey
• Community Pharmacy England explained
• Pharmacy funding and contract negotiations
• Drug Tariffs and price concessions
• Why pharmacies are dispensing at a loss
• Medicine shortages and supply chain pressures
• Independent prescribing
• The NHS 10-Year Health Plan
• The future of community pharmacy and healthcare leadership

Whether you’re a pharmacy owner, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the future of community pharmacy, this episode offers valuable insights into the policies, challenges, and opportunities shaping the profession.
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