CPE reacts to business rates announcement

In response to the Prime Minister announcing a plan for changes to business rates, we have issued the following statement.

Janet Morrison, Chief Executive of Community Pharmacy England, said:

“We welcome the new Prime Minister’s review of business rates. Community pharmacies have not yet been mentioned in the measures to support high streets.

Despite their vital role in improving the health of local communities, pharmacies don’t get their business rates reimbursed by the NHS, in contrast with GP practices and dental surgeries. Community Pharmacy England has long called to end this unfair disparity, with pharmacies either having their costs fully covered, or given the same rates relief as other healthcare providers. We again set out a clear case for business rates relief during this year’s funding negotiations, and will put these arguments forward to Mr Burnham and his Government.”