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Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 28 January 2025

Debate

Community Pharmacy Closures

Contribution

I thank the Minister for her response. Since 2017, there has been a net loss of 1,200 pharmacies in England, with 35% of closures occurring in 20% of the most deprived areas. The annual funding shortfall in England stands in excess of £100,000 per pharmacy—a rise from £67,000 since 2023. Between September 2022 and June 2024, the annual loss of pharmacy access was 3.4 million hours. Given this, does the Minister believe that pharmacies are in a healthy state to support the Pharmacy First service?

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