Closure of pharmacies (FOI)Closure of pharmacies (FOI)
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05 September 2023.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
A
How much notice is required to be given for a permanent closure of a registered pharmacy premises?
B
How many permanent pharmacy closures have Health and Community Services or the Chief Pharmacist been made aware of since January 2023?
Response
A
A notice period of three months is required for the permanent closure of a registered pharmacy under the Health Insurance (Jersey) Law 1967, which also provides that the Minister for Social Security may accept a shorter notice period.
B
Health and Community Services are aware of three pharmacy closures.
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