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Pharmacy: Incentives

Commons · Question 90960 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of lowering the drug tariff claim window on the number of pharmacies qualifying for Pharmacy First bonus payments.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 21 Nov 2025

As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels. From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, wh...