Have your say on local pharmacy services
People across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are being asked for their views on local pharmacy services.


A consultation is being held so that people can have their say on local pharmacy services.
Every three years, pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs) are carried out around the country to ensure that local community pharmacies (often known as chemist shops) are meeting the pharmaceutical needs of local people.
The PNA helps the local NHS to manage and make decisions about requests from pharmacists or pharmacy businesses to set up new community pharmacies, merge businesses, or move premises within Rutland.
It also considers the accessibility and effectiveness of service delivery. They also provide insight into other areas where improvements can be made.
“The Health and Wellbeing Board has a statutory responsibility to prepare a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for Rutland every three years.
“The Health and Wellbeing Boards across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland have come together to carry out this survey to gather your views on current services. I would encourage everyone to take part in this survey so that we have a clearer picture of what future services may be required.”
Councillor Diane Ellison, Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Health at Rutland County Council and Chair of the Rutland Health and Wellbeing Board
The boards will publish the results of initial survey, and these will be used to help prepare the draft pharmaceutical needs assessment which will be consulted on later in the year.
The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment is being carried out by Leicestershire County Council, Leicester City Council and Rutland County Council and runs until Friday 4 April 2025.
To find out more and take part, please visit our Have Your Say page.