Pharmacists in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland may reduce hours, potentially due to NPA's proposed "work-to-rule" actions over funding.

Pharmacists in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland may cut opening hours due to funding issues, as the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) conducts a ballot for potential "work-to-rule" actions. The NPA, representing about 6,000 community pharmacies, seeks a £1.3 billion funding boost, citing a 40% real-term funding reduction and 1,500 pharmacy closures since 2016. If approved, these changes could begin before Christmas.