Written questions

Pharmacy

2026-05-19 · Department of Health and Social Care · 3466 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to enable community pharmacy to improve patient access and continuity of care, particularly for people with long term conditions and complex needs.

Answer

As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, community pharmacies will play an important role in the Neighbourhood Health Service, working closely with other primary care providers to deliver more joined-up, accessible, and innovative care closer to patients’ h...