About us

The Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) represents community pharmacy contractors in the Community Pharmacy Durham and Sunderland footprint. The committee consists of Pharmacists representing private contractors, public companies, and Pharmacists employed by contractors.

It is composed of three members who are appointed by the Company Chemists Association (CCA), whose members include Boots,  Superdrug Well, and the supermarket chains.

A further nine members are elected by independent pharmacy contractors.

A Chief Officer is appointed by the committee.

The LPC is an independent organisation within the NHS which negotiates on behalf of community pharmacy with NHS England, Public Health Durham, Public Health Sunderland and local the ICB to ensure that the pharmaceutical service meets local needs.

Click on the video link below to view the vision for community pharmacy. ⇓