Henry Gregg, Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association said:
"Pharmacies are still in the dark about their funding for this financial year, which began a month and a half ago. It would be very damaging to the pharmacy network if political uncertainty was to delay a financial settlement which is already hopelessly late.
"Our members remain under significant pressure and are anxious to see progress towards closing the gap – identified by the NHS itself – between the cost of pharmacy services and the funding the NHS offers to deliver them.
"These political events should not detract from the focus we need on stabilising the pharmacy network and unleashing its potential to realise the Government’s ambition to move care closer to communities, which is what both pharmacies and patients want.
"We look forward to working with the future Health Secretary to help address these vital issues."
