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Oppose revised guidelines on New Medicine Service Subcontracting for Pharmacies

Submitted by Mohammed Tahmid Zaman on Friday 4th April 2025

Published on Tuesday 6th May 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Thursday 6th November 2025

Signatures: 154

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Access ~ Demand ~ England ~ Ensure ~ Managed ~ Medicine ~ NHS ~ NHS England ~ Offered ~ Pharmacies ~ Pharmacists ~ Quality ~ Remote ~ Safety ~ Side ~ Standards

Petition Action

Oppose revised guidelines on New Medicine Service Subcontracting for Pharmacies

Petition Details

We believe that the NMS helps patients newly prescribed medication for long-term conditions by improving understanding, managing side effects, and enhancing adherence. We urge NHS England to reconsider NMS subcontracting in pharmacies, as it improves patient access and supports pharmacists.

Additional Information

We urge NHS England to regulate subcontractors providing the New Medicine Service to ensure they can continue to provide remote services. Regulation would ensure high standards of care, patient safety, quality, and flexibility for pharmacies to offer timely services. Without it, patients may suffer from unchecked side effects and improper use of medication, while pharmacies will struggle to meet demand and maintain quality care.


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