A new map highlights a concerning trend in London where 87% of boroughs have experienced pharmacy closures in the last two years due to funding cuts. This decline poses serious risks to vulnerable patients, who face diminished access to medications. Areas with high health needs, such as Hounslow and Lewisham, are particularly affected, with reports indicating an increased strain on remaining pharmacies. The Standard's interactive map provides a detailed view of closures, emphasizing the urgent need for financial support to prevent further declines in healthcare access across the city.
Experts have warned the alarming rate of closures is putting vulnerable patients at risk by reducing access to vital medication and increasing pressure on existing healthcare providers.
The Standard has created an interactive map that reveals the number of pharmacy closures in each London borough over the past year, using data from the NPA.
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