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Pharmacies in England cutting services amid financial pressures, research finds

Poll reveals emergency contraception, free prescription deliveries and extended opening hours among services hit

Pharmacies across England are unable to provide critical NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming financial and operational pressures they are facing, according to research.

A poll of pharmacy owners representing more than 2,100 pharmacies found that more than 96% of respondents said they had stopped providing locally commissioned services over the past 12 months.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Poll reveals emergency contraception, free prescription deliveries and extended opening hours among services hit Pharmacies across England are unable to provide critical NHS and public health services owing to the overwhelming financial and operational pressures they are facing, according to research.A poll of pharmacy owners representing more than 2,100 pharmacies found that more than 96% of respondents said they had stopped providing locally commissioned services over the past 12 months. Continue reading…