Scores of local pharmacies closing across England

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The number of pharmacies in England has fallen by 160 over the last two years, BBC analysis shows.

A BBC piece on pharmacy pressures was instigated by PSNC and involved quite a lot of work over many months to brief the journalists on the key issues. Further coverage later appeared elsewhere.

Chief Executive Janet Morrison said:

“What everyone learnt during the pandemic was one of the two places that will stay open was the pharmacy – lots more people come in for advice and support that we’re not paid to provide. What we’ve been saying to ministers is we’re part of the solution because we can provide access.”

Coverage

Scores of local pharmacies closing across England | BBC News

Plan to free up 15 million GP appointments won’t solve patient care backlog, doctors and pharmacists warn | iNews

Number of pharmacies in England drops by 160 in two years and even more could close unless the government provides ‘urgent’ funding, industry leaders warn | Daily Mail

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent funding’ | Evening Standard

Warning of more pharmacy closures ‘unless Government provides urgent funding’ | The Independent