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<p>There were 21 physical pharmacies on 31 December 2023 in Easington constituency.
Between 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2023, two pharmacies closed in Easington
constituency. However, access remains good. 85 percent of the population in Easington
live within a 20-minute walk from a pharmacy. This exceeds the national average of
80 percent. Residents of Easington can also access services from distance selling
pharmacies that operate nationally.</p><p>It is the statutory duty of local authorities
in England to undertake pharmaceutical needs assessments for their areas, every three
years, to ensure provision continues to meet their population’s needs. Integrated
care boards have regard to those assessments when commissioning services and where
a pharmacy closure impacts on the access to services, a new contractor can apply to
open a pharmacy in the area.</p>
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