Pharmacy in the United Kingdom
In 2023 there were 11,026 community pharmacies in England.  160  closed between 2021 and 2013.  Costs had risen because of inflation. The  Association of Independent Multiple Pharmacies says that there has been a 30% cut in government funding over the last seven years, after taking account of inflation.  In Scotland pharmacies are paid for every consultation and they can do more prescribing than in England.