Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag UK pharmacy sector faces crisis with less funding and fewer pharmacies than European peers, warns NPA.

flag The UK's pharmacy sector is criticized as the "sick man of Europe" due to inadequate funding and fewer pharmacies per capita compared to countries like Ireland, France, and Spain. flag The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warns that without increased government funding, pharmacy closures could lead to reduced services, including weekend hours and essential health services like emergency contraception and addiction support. flag The UK also spends significantly less on medicines than comparable nations, such as Germany.

4 Articles