Written question asked by Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Pharmacy: Wellington Medical Centre

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the NHS pharmaceutical service at Wellington Medical Centre was removed from the pharmaceutical list; and whether that removal was processed under Regulation (a) 25 and (b) 26A of the NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013.

Answer: Under Part 9, regulation 67 of the NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013, pharmacy owners must give notice before permanently closing premises. Contractors providing at least 40 core opening hours a week must give a minimum of three months’ notice. Boots pharmacy at Wellington Medical Centre complied with this requirement by notifying the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board of its intended closure. On the date set out in that notice, the pharmacy may close and the premises are removed from the National Health Service pharmaceutical list. The Department keeps these processes under review and regularly engages with Community Pharmacy England and other relevant bodies on any changes that may be needed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6534
Session: 2026-27
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Pharmacy Wellington Medical Centre
Legislation: NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk