Pharmacy cuts are folly

Department of Health proposals for 'efficiencies' in community pharmacy in England would be a very false economy and would end up putting more pressure on the NHS. Here's a message from the National Pharmacy Association:

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Cuts to local pharmacy services could begin as early as 1st December, just weeks away, and at the worst possible time in terms of loading winter pressures onto GPs and hospitals.

Community pharmacies play a far bigger role than many people realise. Along with dispensing medicines they play a key part in providing local healthcare, from treating minor ailments through to healthy living support programmes tailored to the communities they serve.
We need people to campaign to stop the closure of local pharmacies at the heart of the community. We are pleased to have the support of politicians from all parties, in parliament and in councils across the country.

You can help to secure this vital local health resource. Please:
• Contact your local MP
• Spread the word on social media - using the infographics here. Use #lovemypharmacy to be part of the nationwide conversation.