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Mark Lyonette

Mark Lyonette is the chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association

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Opinion: Funding model needs immediate radical change

There’s no point tinkering. Pharmacy needs a radically different funding model that reduces prescription volume and margin as its main funding drivers. The current system is broken beyond repair, says Mark Lyonette, previously chief executive at the NPA.

26 Mar 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Viewpoint: At last — some genuinely good news for pharmacy

The announcement of substantial new funding for pharmacy services is good news, so let’s thank the people who helped make it happen, says NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette.

11 May 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Mark Lyonette to step down as NPA chief next year

NPA to start work with 'leading recruitment agency' to find a new chief executive

14 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Fixing the front door to primary care a priority for Labour

Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting says: "We will need you" during visit to Long Eaton pharmacy.

31 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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All change in the ministerial team in England

NPA chief Mark Lyonette on recent changes to the DHSC team.

28 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine: In Conversation With - Mark Lyonette

In the latest in our In Conversion With podcast series Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to NPA chief executive Mark Lyonette about pharmacy's continuing fight for proper recognition and its funding struggles, both severely exacerbated by the Covid crisis.

30 Oct 2020 1 Min Article

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PSNC overhaul must be agreed by indies and multiples says NPA

The NPA is calling for a ‘triple lock’ approval process to ensure that any changes to pharmacy representation do not favour one set of contractors.

17 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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New approach for NI pharmacists as CPhO appointed

Pharmacists should focus on making the most of their medicines expertise, Northern Ireland's new chief pharmacist has said.

20 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NPA chief: We face “uncontrolled” pharmacy closures

Mr Lyonette warned of “uncontrolled and unpredictable” pharmacy closures if funding continuously fails to cover increasing costs and workload

11 Jun 2019 , 1 Min Article

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'Challenging' talks ahead as 2019-20 negotiations start

Urgent care referrals, medicines safety and “challenging discussions on funding and reimbursement” are all expected to be on the agenda.

08 Apr 2019 , 2 Min Article