LloydsPharmacy Pulls Out of 237 Sainsbury’s In-Store Pharmacies
LloydsPharmacy has announced it will shut down all 237 pharmacy branches inside Sainsbury’s stores, ending a deal struck back in 2015. The closures will roll out over the next few months, leaving many customers wondering what’s next.
CEO Issues Assurance Amid Pharmacy Exit
Kevin Birch, CEO of LloydsPharmacy, said: “This decision has not been an easy one and we understand that our patients and customers may have questions about how the change will affect them.” He thanked customers for their support and promised a smooth transition during the phase-out period. Birch also praised staff for their commitment: “I am very grateful to all our colleagues for their dedication to our patients, customers and communities.”
Sainsbury’s Ready to Help Customers Find Alternatives
Sainsbury’s spokesperson confirmed the pharmacy exit, stating: “LloydsPharmacy is withdrawing pharmacy services from our stores over the coming months.” They added they will work closely with LloydsPharmacy to make sure customers know where to access alternative pharmacy services.
