B&NES Draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (2018 – 2021)

News - 14 December 2017

B&NES Draft Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (2018 – 2021)
Young woman collecting medication from pharmacist

B&NES Council welcomes your comments on the draft B&NES PNA 2018 to 2021.It considers whether we have enough pharmacies, and whether they provide the right services for local people now and in the future. It is also intended to assist the NHS and other local commissioners to develop future pharmaceutical services. A draft refreshed PNA is now available and we are keen to hear from a wide range of people to ensure that the information included within it is accurate

The consultation provides an opportunity to help shape the future of local pharmacy services and ensure that the information included within the draft PNA is accurate. The consultation runs until 18th February 2018.

B&NES Council are keen to engage with the public on this matter to ensure that the information included within it is accurate. They have developed an on-line survey which can be completed quickly and easily . Alternatively, B&NES Council will be able to provide a hard copy upon request. Please call Joe Prince – 01225 394070 or email research@bathnes.gov.uk to request this.

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