Pharmacy Closures

There may be occasions when a contractor is unable to open its premises for a reason that is beyond its control.

Where there is a temporary closure outside of the contractor’s control, they are required by the 2013 Regulations to notify the NHS England Area Team. Hertfordshire contractors need to notify any closures via the following email address: hweicbhv.pharmacy@nhs.net 

You can complete this form and and send it to the above email address to determine whether any follow up action is required.

Clients receiving pharmacy services for supervised consumption or daily controlled drugs collection can be left especially vulnerable when a pharmacy is unable to open at short notice. Pharmacies providing these services should give careful consideration as to how this patient group can be supported should the pharmacy be unable to open. Please make sure you have notified local commissioners and providers supporting you to provide this sort of service.

For supervised consumption and needle exchange please inform herts@cgl.org.uk

For smoking cessation please inform
East & North Herts: Sharon O’Connor (01438 844733) sharon.oconnor@hertfordshire.gov.uk
West Herts (Herts Valleys): Lauren Arthur (01438 845924) lauren.arthur@hertfordshire.gov.uk

For sexual health services please inform: Eleanor.Gage1@hertfordshire.gov.uk

For all other Public Health services please inform HealthImprovementService@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Full details for all pharmacy closures can be found on the CPE website