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Christmas and New Year’s Bank Holiday Reminder

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Open-access content Wednesday 20th October 2021 — updated 3.59pm, Monday 24th January 2022
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Community pharmacies are not required to remain open during named bank holidays, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day as set out in the NHS Regulations.

Community pharmacies can remain closed without the need of notice, unless directed by NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) to open their pharmacies. In the event that these dates fall on a weekend, substitute days are given on a weekday.

Please be aware that this year, Boxing Day (26 December 2021) and New Year’s Day (1 January 2022) are normal working days. The table below indicates when a pharmacy can close without directed to remain open by NHSE&I:

Christmas holiday opening table

Pharmacies are also reminded to check, in advance, any Controlled Drugs (CDs) prescriptions received to ensure they are clinically suitable and legally valid during this holiday period.

For further information and advice go to: www.npa.co.uk/information-and-guidance/christmas-and-new-years-bank-holiday-reminder/

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