Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 45997

Pharmacy

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 8 May 2025

Named Day

Question

Steve Race

Labour — Exeter

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of GP surgeries have signposted patients to the Pharmacy First scheme.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Every month approximately 75% of general practices refer at least one patient to a pharmacy under Pharmacy First.