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Surge in shoplifting and abuse at pharmacies, survey finds
ENGLAND, AUG 12 – A survey by the National Pharmacy Association found 88% of pharmacies in England faced more shoplifting and 22% reported physical attacks on staff last year.
- The National Pharmacy Association surveyed 476 pharmacies in England and found an 88% increase in shoplifting incidents over the past year.
- This rise follows reports of growing aggressive behaviour and physical attacks on pharmacy staff, with 87% noticing intimidation and 22% witnessing assaults.
- Pharmacy owners like Sanjeev Panesar have responded by deploying security guards and personally confronting offenders due to the lasting impact of threats on morale and safety.
- Government officials described the theft surge as "unacceptable" and announced measures including removing immunity for thefts under £200 and adding patrols in over 500 town centres this summer.
- These developments suggest increased support and legislative action aimed at protecting pharmacy teams who face higher exposure to risks than other healthcare workers.
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Around nine in 10 pharmacies experienced shoplifting and an increase in aggressive behaviour in the last year, a survey has found. Of 476 pharmacies in England polled by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), 88% said they have experienced a rise in shoplifting incidents. About 87% reported a surge in aggressive or intimidating behaviour towards pharmacy staff, while 22% said there had been physical assaults on team members. Almost three-quart…
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