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40,000 Residents Left Without Pharmacy After Jhoots Closure
10/13/2025
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Story summary
- Jhoots Pharmacy closed in August, leaving about 40,000 residents in Rainham, Kent without a local pharmacy.
- Margaret Francis said vulnerable groups feel neglected, noting the nearest pharmacy is over two miles away.
- Labour MP Naushabah Khan criticized Jhoots for unannounced closures and unpaid staff.
- Kent recorded 17 pharmacy closures from October 2022 to October 2024, underscoring broader access challenges.
