Yet more on 100 Hour pharmacies

Whilst obtaining a 100 hour contract is easier than the standard 40 hour contract, not many people know that in addition to not being able to reduce the hours of service below 100, contractors with 100hour pharmacies must also give the PCT SIX months notice of intended closure, rather than the 3 months notice required by a traditional 40 hour pharmacy.

Bearing in mind that the profitability from a 100 hour pharmacy may be questionable anyway below a certain level of turnover, those considering this route of market entry should also be aware that one cannot simply close down quickly, if the business develops less well than expected.