177 pharmacies closed in England between Jan-Apr 2023, up from 91 in 2022; NPA warns of permanent closures without funding increase.
177 pharmacies closed in England between January and April 2023, with this figure up from 91 closures in 2022, according to the National Pharmacy Association (NPA). The NPA warns that without a real-terms increase in funding, many pharmacies could face permanent closure. The UK government is currently consulting on funding and contractual arrangements for pharmacies in 2024/25.
May 14, 2024
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