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{{Short description|British industry trade association}}
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| status = [[Non-profit organization|Non-profit company]]
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|formation = 1921
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| purpose = Support community pharmacies
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| location = Mallinson House, 38-42 St Peters Street, [[St Albans]], AL1 3NP
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|status = [[Non-profit organization|Non-profit company]]
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|purpose = UK community pharmacies
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| membership = [[Community Pharmacy|Community pharmacy]] owners
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|location = Mallinson House, 38-42 St Peters Street, [[St Albans]], AL1 3NP
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| leader_title = Chief Executive
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|region_served = UK
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| leader_name = Mark Lyonette
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|membership = [[Community Pharmacy|Community pharmacy]] owners
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|leader_name = David Simons
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The '''National Pharmacy Association''' is a British industry [[trade association]] for community pharmacies.
The '''National Pharmacy Association''' is a British industry [[trade association]] for independent [[Pharmacy#Community pharmacy|Community Pharmacy]] established in 1921.


==History==
==History==
The NPA's origins can be traced to 1921, when the Retail Pharmacists' Union (RPU) was founded as a body to respond to a need of representation for pharmacists in employment matters and regulate industry prices. George A. Mallinson was appointed as the RPU's first Secretary (giving his name to the NPA's current headquarters, Mallinson House, a listed building in St Albans, Hertfordshire).
It was formed in 1921. On average, an adult visits a pharmacy each year around 14 times. Males aged 16-24 use pharmacies the least.

In 1932 the Retail Pharmacists' Union (RPU) was renamed the National Pharmaceutical Union (NPU) with a membership of 90% of retail chemists. Following the establishment of the National Health Service ([[National Health Service|NHS]]) in 1948, the NPU established itself on a number of key government committees. One committee, the National Health Insurance Committee (1947), became the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee ([[Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee|PSNC]]), which continues to operate as a notable industry organisation to this day.

In 1977 the NPU was renamed The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and in 1978 it moved to its current headquarters. 1983 saw the NPA launch the 'Ask Your Pharmacist' campaign, a tradition that continues to this day promoting the work of pharmacy year-round, culminating in 'Ask Your Pharmacist Week'.


==Function==
==Function==


The NPA describes itself as there to "help independent pharmacies to prosper, professionally and commercially, for the benefit ultimately of the patients and communities they serve".
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Like many subscription industry trade associations, it offers insurance and legal services. It keeps members up to date with recent developments and new drugs, and offers training and education. It also mediates with the NHS, on behalf of its members and offers [[Patient Group Directions]].

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The NPA's core functions are to offer insurance and legal service and business and practice advice and act as the representative voice of the sector to government and regulatory bodies. Additional roles are updating members on recent developments in the sector, new drugs coming to market, and offering training and education. It also mediates with the NHS on behalf of its members, and offers [[Patient Group Directions]].

The NPA is officially designated as the Medication Safety Officer for all independent community pharmacies in England with fewer than 50 branches. In this role the NPA shares good practice in relation to medicines safety and acts as an interface with the [[Department of Health and Social Care]] on this matter.

===Criticism of online pharmacies===
The NPA have been critical of the [[British Government|British Government's]] push for increased online pharmacy services citing that more online pharmacies would result in "fewer pharmacies for the public to visit".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Waldron |first1=James |title=NPA and readers reject push for online pharmacy services |url=https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/npa-and-readers-slam-push-online-pharmacy-services |accessdate=19 October 2018 |publisher=C+D |date=4 December 2015}}</ref> A 2017 survey commissioned by the NPA found that 69% of respondents are against a "shift away from local pharmacies"<ref>{{cite news |last1=Collins |first1=Annabelle |title=Two thirds of public against shift to online medicines sales |url=https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/two-thirds-of-public-against-shift-to-online-medicines-sales |accessdate=19 October 2018 |date=14 July 2017}}</ref> towards online-only pharmacies such as [[Pharmacy2U]] or [[Chemist 4 U]].


==Structure==
==Structure==
The NPA is a [[Not-for-profit organization|not-for-profit organisation]], and any surplus is invested in member services.
It has a regional structure of representation within a division of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.


The Association is governed by a Board made up of owners of independent pharmacies from across the UK. Mark Lyonette became Chief Executive in June 2018.
==Not for Profit Structure==

Since the inception of the NPA, the association has always been not for profit and concentrated its energies instead into protecting the interests of its members.
==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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===News items===
===News items===
* [https://www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/feature/has-community-pharmacy-learned-how-make-itself-heard Has community pharmacy learned to make itself heard? 2016]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7773894.stm Contraceptive pill issued without prescription in December 2008]

* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7633033.stm Pharmacy advice in September 2008]
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7572500.stm Fruit juices in August 2008]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7317528.stm Prescription drugs in March 2008]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7247681.stm Side effects in February 2008]
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4160564.stm Innovative pharmacists in August 2005]


[[Category:Organizations established in 1921]]
[[Category:Organizations established in 1921]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Hertfordshire]]
[[Category:Organisations based in Hertfordshire]]
[[Category:St Albans]]
[[Category:St Albans]]
[[Category:Pharmacy organizations in the United Kingdom‎]]
[[Category:Pharmacy organisations in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Pharmaceutical industry trade groups]]
[[Category:Pharmaceutical industry trade groups]]
[[Category:1921 establishments in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:1921 establishments in the United Kingdom]]

Latest revision as of 06:37, 4 May 2024

National Pharmacy Association
AbbreviationNPA
Formation1921
Legal statusNon-profit company
PurposeSupport community pharmacies
Location
  • Mallinson House, 38-42 St Peters Street, St Albans, AL1 3NP
Region served
UK
Membership
Community pharmacy owners
Chief Executive
Mark Lyonette
Andrew Lane, Chairperson
Websitewww.npa.co.uk

The National Pharmacy Association is a British industry trade association for independent Community Pharmacy established in 1921.

History

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The NPA's origins can be traced to 1921, when the Retail Pharmacists' Union (RPU) was founded as a body to respond to a need of representation for pharmacists in employment matters and regulate industry prices. George A. Mallinson was appointed as the RPU's first Secretary (giving his name to the NPA's current headquarters, Mallinson House, a listed building in St Albans, Hertfordshire).

In 1932 the Retail Pharmacists' Union (RPU) was renamed the National Pharmaceutical Union (NPU) with a membership of 90% of retail chemists. Following the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, the NPU established itself on a number of key government committees. One committee, the National Health Insurance Committee (1947), became the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), which continues to operate as a notable industry organisation to this day.

In 1977 the NPU was renamed The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) and in 1978 it moved to its current headquarters. 1983 saw the NPA launch the 'Ask Your Pharmacist' campaign, a tradition that continues to this day promoting the work of pharmacy year-round, culminating in 'Ask Your Pharmacist Week'.

Function

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The NPA describes itself as there to "help independent pharmacies to prosper, professionally and commercially, for the benefit ultimately of the patients and communities they serve".

The NPA's core functions are to offer insurance and legal service and business and practice advice and act as the representative voice of the sector to government and regulatory bodies. Additional roles are updating members on recent developments in the sector, new drugs coming to market, and offering training and education. It also mediates with the NHS on behalf of its members, and offers Patient Group Directions.

The NPA is officially designated as the Medication Safety Officer for all independent community pharmacies in England with fewer than 50 branches. In this role the NPA shares good practice in relation to medicines safety and acts as an interface with the Department of Health and Social Care on this matter.

Criticism of online pharmacies

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The NPA have been critical of the British Government's push for increased online pharmacy services citing that more online pharmacies would result in "fewer pharmacies for the public to visit".[1] A 2017 survey commissioned by the NPA found that 69% of respondents are against a "shift away from local pharmacies"[2] towards online-only pharmacies such as Pharmacy2U or Chemist 4 U.

Structure

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The NPA is a not-for-profit organisation, and any surplus is invested in member services.

The Association is governed by a Board made up of owners of independent pharmacies from across the UK. Mark Lyonette became Chief Executive in June 2018.

References

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  1. ^ Waldron, James (4 December 2015). "NPA and readers reject push for online pharmacy services". C+D. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  2. ^ Collins, Annabelle (14 July 2017). "Two thirds of public against shift to online medicines sales". Retrieved 19 October 2018.
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News items

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