Debate contribution: Community Pharmacies: Funding

Debate contribution by Mr Brian Kingston on 15 April 2024.

MLA: Mr Brian Kingston
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 15 April 2024
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Community Pharmacies: Funding
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4482880

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I thank the Minister for his answer, but it is disappointing that there is no prospect of additional funding for community pharmacies. The pharmacists whom I have met tell me that they are not able to draw a salary: they are, literally, using up their life savings out of loyalty to their customers and their staff. I ask again: is the Minister seeking to take forward any sort of review of the funding arrangements, or is he just accepting that there is no money available?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 172/22-27.

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