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Saturday shutdown: Pharmacy protest ballot could see weekend closures
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) will ballot its members for the very first time on work to rule action next week – and has warned it could result in ‘a lot’ of pharmacies shutting on Saturdays by the end of the year.
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A ballot launching next week will see NPA members asked if they want to work to rule. The resulting impact will hit the NHS, but also patients. It's a big moment for Community Pharmacy. C+D spoke to NPA Chief executive Paul Rees.
Saturday shutdown: Pharmacy protest ballot could see weekend closures
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) will ballot its members for the very first time on work to rule action next week – and has warned it could result in ‘a lot’ of pharmacies shutting on Saturdays by the end of the year.
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