Labour Party promises ‘more pharmacists independent prescribing rights’ in manifesto

The Labour Party plans to address pressure on GP surgeries by improving access to treatment through new routes, such as through a Community Pharmacy Prescribing Service.
Liverpool, United Kingdom - October 10 2023: Labour Party Conference. Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer speaking to conference, sleeves rolled up and covered in glitter from a recent protest
Keir Starmer said in the Labour Party manifesto that more NHS care needs to be delivered in local communities to spot problems earlier

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The Labour Party would “create a Community Pharmacist Prescribing Service, granting more pharmacists independent prescribing rights”, according to its manifesto, published ahead of the UK general election.

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