Why we still need a national contract

摘要

Many readers will have seen the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and National Association of Primary Care (NAPC) consultation on integrating community pharmacy and general practice. No one could argue with this principle but, as the elected representatives for community pharmacy owners in England, any positivity about the consultation has for us been overshadowed by the grave threats we believe some of the suggestions pose to the vital services we provide to our communities.