Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 8922

Pharmacy: Closures

Tabled: 14 October 2024

Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of community pharmacy closures on health outcomes (a) in South West Devon constituency and (b) nationally.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

We are aware of the reduction in the number of pharmacies in recent years and recognise that pharmacy closures can impact on local communities. Local authorities are required to undertake a pharmaceutical needs assessment (PNA) every three years to assess...

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