Community pharmacies in the UK are facing challenges due to chronic underfunding, with around 8 pharmacies closing weekly. Politicians like Paula Barker MP, Bambos MP, and Andy McDonald MP are advocating for the #Fight4Pharmacies campaign to save these vital services that provide medication and support to communities. The campaign aims to address the funding shortfall of £1.2 billion, highlighting the importance of pharmacies in reducing NHS pressure and saving money in secondary care.
This week I was pleased to support the #fight4pharmacies campaign in the Houses of Parliament. Shocking figures show around eight pharmacies are forced to close every week which should be providing a vital service to communities like mine in Middlesbrough and across the UK. 1/2. https://t.co/JDZQz7pOcT
Appalled to learn that every week around 8 community pharmacies close their doors due to chronic underfunding, and more than happy to support the #Fight4Pharmacies campaign in Parliament today. https://t.co/xmZexJ1r2c
Great to hear from the #Fight4Pharmacies event on how community pharmacies help patients and reduce NHS pressure. Pharmacies save £2 in secondary care for every £1 invested but face a £1.2 billion funding shortfall. More must be done to protect our local pharmacies and health! https://t.co/dI0fbtgymS
Around 1.6 million people a day visit a community pharmacy. They are a vital service & a vital part of the community. Sadly we are seeing far too many shutting up shop up in Liverpool & across the country. Which is why I signed the prescription to save our pharmacies today 👇 https://t.co/BwVpondmnK
This morning I supported the Independent Pharmacy Associations drop-in for the #Fight4Pharmacies campaign. Pharmacies are a front door of the NHS providing the community with access to medication and support everyone needs. https://t.co/daGReRblzU