Richard Foord

Richard Foord

Liberal Democrat — Honiton and Sidmouth

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 February 2026

Debate

Pharmacy First: Withholding Payments

Contribution

Allied Pharmacies has taken over a couple of failing Jhoots Pharmacy branches in my area since Pharmacy First was introduced, which is very welcome. The chief executive said this week that the outlook for elderly people and those without a car in rural areas was stark. Between 2015 and 2025, community pharmacies have seen a real-terms funding cut of about 30%—that is £1 billion less in real terms—and rural Devon and Cornwall have seen a reduction of 90,000 hours of pharmacy time in two years. In that context, will the Minister ensure that full compensation is given to dispensing doctors in rural areas for the cost of medicines?

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