Many High Street pharmacies in England face closure, says minister
Thousands of High Street pharmacies in England face closure following plans to cut NHS funding by £170m, according to Health Minister Alistair Burt. Department of Health officials argue that in some parts of the country there are more pharmacies than needed. But the Royal Pharmaceutical Society says this could put more pressure on GPs and accident and emergency departments. Discussions on the proposals will continue until March. Official estimates suggest an average community