Andy explores the BMA’s “National Insurance blow for GPs” calculator and predicts the impact of the recently announced NI and minimum wage increases on a hypothetical 10,000 patient practice.

We also discuss the recent National Pharmacy Association’s ballot on industrial action by community pharmacies.

This is a shorter solo episode with Andy. Gandhi and Andy will be back in force next week to discuss recent news and rolling themes in general practice land.

BMA NI calculator: https://www.bma.org.uk/budgetNIblow

Pharmacy owners vote in favour of taking collective action: https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/politics/pharmacy-owners-vote-in-favour-of-taking-collective-action/

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