§ Hugh BayleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made in implementing "A Vision for Pharmacy". [136051]
§ Ms Rosie Winterton"A Vision for Pharmacy", published on 17 July 2003, builds on a programme to develop national health service pharmacy services set out in "Pharmacy in the Future", published in September 2000. The consultation paper highlights the significant progress made in the past three years in delivering important changes in the way pharmacy services are delivered. Consultation on "A Vision for Pharmacy" ended on 17 October and details of the wide-ranging responses received will be published by the end of the year. These are currently being analysed and will 681W help inform and shape further action to deliver improved patient choice and access to a range of high quality pharmacy services.