The Government has announced the first details of the new GP contract for 2025/26.

Pharmacy sector leaders have expressed outrage at the Government’s announcement on more funding for GPs, saying there have been “endless delays” in contract negotiations for the sector.

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) said the situation is causing stress and uncertainty for pharmacists.

It comes after the Government gave the first details of the new GP contract for 2025/26, which has been backed by an additional £889 million on top of the existing budget for general practice.

The proposed measures include financial incentives for surgeries where patients see the same doctor at every appointment, and for family doctors who identify the most patients with high blood pressure while working to tackle killers like heart disease.

Reforms will also aim to reduce red tape and performance targets, to free up time for patients.

NPA chief executive Paul Rees said: “It is an outrage that GPs have been offered their contract for the next financial year before pharmacies have even received an offer for the current year – nine months late.

“The seemingly endless delays to this year’s contract negotiations only reinforce the belief that there is a lack of respect for pharmacies within government and leaves hardworking pharmacies abandoned in the dark, causing them stress and........

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