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11 May 2011 

Pharmacy and Appliance contractor opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period 2011/2

This briefing outlines the regulatory requirements on pharmacy and appliance contractors with regards their opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period 2011/2.  It confirms on which days such contractors are required to open, and which days are public and bank holidays.  PCTs will find it a useful document when determining applications from contractors to vary their core hours, and in assessing the adequacy of pharmaceutical service provision over the holiday period.