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CCA & AIMp join forces to create single voice for multiples
28th January 2008
CCA & AIMp join forces to create single voice for multiples
The Company Chemists Association (CCA) and Association of Independent Multiples (AIMp) are announcing today that they are establishing a joint venture to undertake policy development and representation on behalf of the two bodies.
The collaboration will be formally structured as a jointly owned company, ‘The CCA & AIMp Limited’, which will draw resources and manpower from both organisations to undertake a jointly established work programme, focused on the development of shared policy positions and representation of the multiple perspective within pharmacy and externally with key health care stakeholders.
Digby Emson, Chairman CCA, comments:
“Pharmacy representation is going through a period of unprecedented change. Multiple pharmacy is becoming an increasingly significant player in the UK community pharmacy sector. Over the last few years, it has become clear that AIMp and the CCA share a lot of common ground. This joint venture provides a vehicle for us to collaborate more closely and to ensure that there is stronger voice for multiple pharmacy in both NHS and professional policy making moving forward. We see this development as a win-win for both our organisations – and the sector as a whole."
Steve Williams, Chairman AIMp, comments:
“This is an opportunity for both organisations to build on their strategic fit with much closer collaboration. Together, CCA and AIMp represent over 60% of the market. We have seen over the last year that through collaboration, we both benefit and have increased influence. AIMp and the CCA have different roots, and will continue as organisations in their own right, but wherever possible in the future we will be speaking, through CCA & AIMp Ltd, with one voice.”
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The attached FAQs provide more detail about the new venture, including an outline of the governance arrangements of the new body in brief.
AIMp Chairman Steven Williams and CCA Chairman Digby Emson are available for interview. Please contact:
Georgina Craig
Head of Communications and Partnership Development
Mobile: 07879 480005
Email: georgina.craig@thecca.org.uk
CCA office: 01908 488818
The Company Chemists' Association Ltd
Regus House
Fairbourne Drive
Atterbury
Milton Keynes MK10 9RG
Switchboard: 01908 487532
Fax: 01908 487501
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