Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 8739

Pharmacy: Community Health Services

Tabled: 11 October 2024

Answered: 24 October 2024

Question

Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help increase referrals from GP surgeries to community pharmacies under the Pharmacy First service.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

In August 2024, approximately 71% of general practices (GPs) in England made at least one referral into the Pharmacy First Service. To help increase uptake, NHS England is working closely with the integrated care boards (ICBs), GP stakeholders, and the co...

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