Fears pharmacy closures could impact residents' access to prescriptions
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThere are fears the closure of two pharmacies could impact residents' access to prescriptions on evenings and at the weekend in Stockport.
Lloyds Pharmacy has closed its concession outlets at Sainsbury branches in Cheadle and Hazel Groves, leading to concerns that residents could struggle to access services in the evenings, as well as on Sundays and bank holidays.
It comes amid scores of closures across the country, with rising operational costs, staff shortages and reduced government financial support being blamed for the trend.
The number of pharmacies in England has fallen to its lowest level since 2015, according to the NHS Business Services Authoring, while the Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies, says there is a shortfall of £1.1bn in funding for independent pharmacies each year.
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