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Pharmacy

Asked by Steve RaceLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 May 2025UIN 45997

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of GP surgeries have signposted patients to the Pharmacy First scheme.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Every month approximately 75% of general practices refer at least one patient to a pharmacy under Pharmacy First.

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