The University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich is experiencing setbacks in reinstating a campus pharmacy following the closure of Boots’ pharmacy last year, affecting thousands of students. An appeal by Allied Pharmacies has put a halt on the successful campaign led by the UEA Students’ Union, causing delays in the process.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich is facing delays in re-establishing a campus pharmacy after Boots closed its pharmacy at the UEA Medical Centre in July last year. The closure impacted 17,000 students. Nathan Wyatt, the welfare, community, and diversity officer at UEA Students’ Union, led a campaign to reintroduce an independent pharmacy on campus. The campaign was initially successful when permission was granted by Primary Care Support England (PCSE). However, Allied Pharmacies, a national company, has appealed the decision, citing potential impacts on their business at Earlham West, located 20 minutes away from campus. The appeal has delayed the plans, with the issue now pending consideration by PCSE.
