Community Pharmacy Closures Debate
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Lord Watts
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Baroness Merron (Lab)
I recognise that, as the noble Baroness says, there are some difficulties with the supplies of certain medicines. That has been going on for some time. We are therefore working to ensure that the supply chain is secure and robust and can meet the demands on it, which requires a detailed look. Work will continue, and I look forward to continuing to update your Lordships’ House about that.
Lord Watts (Lab)
My Lords, is it not the case that the present health structures are not suitable for purpose? Do we not need to look at providing health centres that include a pharmacy, dentists, doctors and all other services in one place to get the maximum resources to the public?
Baroness Merron (Lab)
My noble friend will be glad to know that bringing services together under one roof and designing them around the patient is exactly where this Government are going. I ask him to keep an eye out for the 10-year plan, which will address many of the points that he is making.