James Naish

James Naish

Labour — Rushcliffe

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 June 2026

Debate

Community Pharmacies

Contribution

I have been fortunate to have a pathfinder within the independent prescribing programme in my constituency. Its data shows that only 5% of patients who use the independent prescribing pathway need to be referred to their GP, so it is exactly as she says: there are huge savings to be made. I must push the Minister, because Community Pharmacy England has said that it is “not persuaded that sufficient investment is being made to enable the full and effective introduction of independent prescribing.” Does the hon. Lady agree that the Minister should look at that carefully to make sure that we are getting as much as we can out of community pharmacy?

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