Relocating a pharmacy

Through pharmacy contract application experiences, it has become clear that any application to move an existing pharmacy more than 500m under the minor relocation procedures is still sometimes possible IF there is both a good case for the relocation and IF the case made to the PCT for the move is very well argued and presented.

Assuming the proposed new pharmacy location is in the same neighbourhood as the old one and also assuming that the accessibility of the new pharmacy site for local patients is not worse than that of the existing site, these factors can weigh significantly in favour of minor relocation approval.

When considering making an application to move a pharmacy, particularly if a move of premises of over 500m is envisaged , expert help and advice should be sought in order to present a persuasive case to the relevant PCT to maximise the chance of gaining their approval.