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Multi-sector pharmacist training no longer mandatory for 2026/27

The Pharmacist

Pharmacy employers will not have to offer multi-sector training placements in 2026/27, NHS England (NHSE) has announced.

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Draft legislation sets out steps for cutting business rates for pharmacies from 2026

The Pharmacist

The government has published draft legislation outlining a ‘permanent’ cut in business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties from 2026, including pharmacies. The tax cut will be funded by a tax rise for the very largest business properties, such as online sales warehouses.

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STAT+: CVS Health’s Aetna to abandon Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces, again

STAT

CVS Health will not sell its Aetna health plans in the Affordable Care Act’s individual marketplaces in 2026, marking the second time in the past decade that Aetna has given up on ACA coverage. CVS expects to lose up to $400 million this year in its ACA plans.

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Opinion: I’m the director of the Center for Medicare. Here’s how we executed the first round of drug price negotiation

STAT

billion in estimated out-of-pocket savings for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage when the negotiated prices are set to go into effect in 2026.

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STAT+: Biotech accelerator Curie.Bio raises $340 million for a new seed fund

STAT

Curie.Bio’s new fund will help the organization double its investing over the next two years: The aim is to invest in between 15 and 20 biotechs this year and up to 25 companies in 2026, the founders told STAT exclusively. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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NHC Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Health Care Funding

Putting Patients First Blog

NHC Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Health Care Funding NHC Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Health Care Funding (PDF) Prepared written testimony for Kimberly Beer Senior Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, National Health Council U.S.

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Pandemic vaccination regulations extended to 2026

The Pharmacist

Vaccination regulations adopted due to the Covid pandemic will be extended until 2026 following a Government consultation. Ministers will extend the regulations until 1 April 2026 to support the supply, distribution and administration of Covid and flu vaccines as the country transitions out of the pandemic.

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