In this insightful episode, Solomon Abuede sits down with our guest Nicola Goodberry Kenneally, CEO of Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire, to unpack the latest Community Pharmacy Contract announcement and what it really means for pharmacy contractors, pharmacists, and the future of community pharmacy.
Together, they discuss the biggest funding uplift community pharmacy has received within the NHS, the £239 million margin write-off, the introduction of Independent Prescribing within Pharmacy First, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the profession.
The conversation explores whether the new funding goes far enough, how contractors can adapt to an evolving healthcare landscape, and why innovation, private services, and Independent Prescribing are becoming increasingly important for the future sustainability of community pharmacies.
Key topics covered include:
• The latest Community Pharmacy Contract changes
• What the £239 million margin write-off means for contractors
• Independent Prescribing and Pharmacy First updates
• Why CPWY believes contract reform is essential
• The growing role of private services in pharmacy
• How community pharmacies can remain sustainable and profitable
• Support available from CPWY for pharmacists and contractors
• Career advice for pharmacy students and newly qualified pharmacists
• The future of community pharmacy and the opportunities ahead
Nicola also shares her perspective on leadership, the changing pharmacy landscape, and why she remains optimistic about the future of the profession despite ongoing challenges.
Whether you’re a pharmacy contractor, pharmacist, pharmacy student, or healthcare professional, this episode provides valuable insights into where community pharmacy is heading and how to prepare for the changes ahead.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.