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Pharmacy: Workplace Pensions

Asked by Martin WrigleyLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 September 2026UIN 23587

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of including community pharmacy staff in NHS pensions.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

No such assessment has been made.

Community pharmacies are private businesses and are responsible for setting employment and pension terms that support staff recruitment and retention.

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