10-18-2016, 05:21 PM
The prospect of closing large numbers of community pharmacies has alarmed many people. The usual excuses are rolled out such as 'It will not impede upon the service' and 'This is the new model for pharmacies' in an attempt to fool the public what is being proposed is a modern way of working. I suppose in some ways it is a modern way, just like closing community hospitals, A&E departments, Police Stations etc. The modern way is definitely not the right way, as what is looked at first and foremost is cost saving. Service unfortunately comes way down the list of priorities.