Community pharmacies could play bigger part in tackling poor health

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Community pharmacies could play bigger part in tackling poor health Community pharmacies could play a vital role in tackling major public health concerns such as obesity and smoking because the vast majority of people in England live within easy walking distance, say researchers. The Durham University study, published in BMJ Open , is the first to show that most people can get to a community pharmacy easily with the greatest access in deprived areas. The findings show that the often-quoted inverse care law , where good medical care is most available to those who need it least, does not apply to pharmacies. The researchers are now calling on the Government to enable community pharmacies to provide more services to help tackle major public health concerns such as obesity, smoking and alcohol.