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# Last chance to have your say on local pharmacy services
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/last-chance-to-have-your-say-on-local-pharmacy-services/
- Published: 2024-11-07T05:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:59.000Z
- Description: Residents have until tomorrow to share their views on local pharmaceutical services as the county-wide consultation draws to a close.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Health & Care Services, #article, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB), #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The feedback will help shape the future of pharmacy services across Suffolk, influencing decisions about new pharmacy locations and service improvements.

**The big picture:** The three-yearly review examines whether current pharmaceutical services meet community needs, covering:

- Local chemists and pharmacy counters
- Supermarket pharmacies
- Online pharmacy services
- Specialist medical appliance contractors

![A pharmacy shelf](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1727089128-pharmacy-shelf-3.webp)

Residents have until tomorrow to complete the online survey

**What they're saying:** "It is essential that we regularly assess these services to ensure that they are meeting the needs of our residents and are accessible to everyone," said Councillor Steve Wiles, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Protection.

**How to take part:**

- Complete the online survey at [https://bit.ly/4f4PUYC](https://bit.ly/4f4PUYC?ref=ipswich.co.uk)
- The deadline is tomorrow (8 November)
- The survey helps inform the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)

**Why now:** This review helps the Suffolk Health and Wellbeing Board, NHS England, and Integrated Care Boards plan future pharmacy services across the county.

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