The role of the LPC members exists to represent contractors, and make decisions on their behalf.
Members should keep up to date with community pharmacy news and contractual changes, prepare for LPC meetings and contribute to discussions. The committee is constituted of 13 members with a membership mix depending on the proportionality of independents and multiples across the area and in accordance with the LPC constitution. Currently, there are ​8 CCA members
North of Tyne LPC is recognised, under section 167 of the NHS Act 2006, as the statutory body representing the community pharmacies in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside