Around 6,000 community pharmacies in England are being urged to adopt a 'work to rule' approach due to unresolved NHS contract funding. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is advocating for restricted operations to alleviate financial pressures, as past cuts have led to significant closures. Without clarity on funding, pharmacies may reduce hours and services, causing concern about patient care. The government warns that this will disrupt patient access, yet pharmacies emphasize the dire need for sustainable financial support.
In light of the government's failure to provide a satisfactory funding agreement, about 6,000 community pharmacies in England may limit their services, risking patient access.
Nick Kaye, who chairs the NPA, stated, 'It is better that we temporarily reduce access in the short term than to let pharmacies collapse altogether under the weight of unsustainable operating costs.'
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