Pharmacy change of site — Wales
Relocating a pharmacy in Wales is governed by the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020, which differ from the English regulations. TI Pharmacy Consultancy ensures your relocation application is correctly prepared for the Welsh local health board process.
What we do
- Assessing the proposed new location under Welsh regulatory criteria
- Advising on the correct application type for your proposed relocation
- Preparing all relocation application documentation for the relevant LHB
- Managing the representation period and any objections
- Appeal support if the relocation is refused
How it works
Site assessment
We assess the proposed new location against Welsh criteria and advise on your position.
Application preparation
Full preparation of the relocation application under Welsh regulations.
LHB submission
We submit and manage all correspondence with the local health board.
Outcome and appeals
We advise on the decision and any further options available.
Frequently asked questions
Pharmacy relocation applications in Wales are made to the relevant local health board under the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020. The process and assessment criteria differ from the English change of site framework. TI Pharmacy Consultancy prepares Welsh relocation applications specifically for the LHB process, not simply applying English rules to a Welsh application.
The Welsh regulations have their own framework for assessing pharmacy relocations, which differs from the no significant change and significant change categories used in England. TI Pharmacy Consultancy advises on how a proposed Welsh relocation would be classified and assessed under the Welsh framework before any application is submitted.
Yes. The Welsh regulations include provisions for notification and representations by interested parties, including existing contractors in the area. TI Pharmacy Consultancy advises on the risk of opposition and manages any representations process for Welsh relocation applications.
Border pharmacies present particular complexity — the regulatory framework that applies depends on which side of the border the pharmacy is located, but the population served may straddle both jurisdictions. TI Pharmacy Consultancy has experience of advising on cross-border pharmacy matters and can advise on the correct regulatory framework for your specific situation.
No. Appeals against LHB decisions in Wales follow a different process from the NHS Resolution Primary Care Appeals route used in England. TI Pharmacy Consultancy advises on Welsh appeal rights and manages Welsh appeals for contractors.
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