Report
Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025
This report reviews local pharmacy needs from October 2025 to September 2028. Its production is led by the B&NES Health & Wellbeing Board and it is used by the NHS South West Collaborative Commissioning Hub to judge any applications for new or changed pharmacy services.
Details
The report found no gaps in contracted services. However, ongoing temporary closures could cause future issues if they become permanent. In such a case, there is a potential for a gap which would require further evaluation and an update would be published on this webpage. Problems relating to medicine shortages, staff levels, or long waits are not in the scope of the report but should be reported to the local NHS complaints team.
Documents
Last updated 18 September 2025