PRESS RELEASE
June 18, 2007

Alliance Pharmacy opens new store in Wisbech

Alliance Pharmacy in Wisbech held an opening ceremony at its new store on Kirkgate Street , Walsoken, Wisbech on Friday 15^th June 2007.

To mark the day, Malcolm Moss MP cut the ribbon to officially open the store. In addition Dr Liz Robin, Director of Public Health for Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust and Cambridgeshire County Council also attended.

The new pharmacy will offer a wide range of services to the local area helping to promote a healthy lifestyle, including smoking cessation; blood pressure testing; weight management and medicines check ups.

Malcolm Moss MP said of the new store:

‘Since the closure of the previous pharmacy in Walsoken local people have been seriously inconvenienced and disadvantaged, particularly the elderly and young families. I am delighted that Alliance Pharmacy have responded so positively to the local requirements and invested for the future in the healthcare provision for Walsoken.”

Dr Liz Robin, Director of Public Health for Cambridgeshire Primary Care Trust and Cambridgeshire County Council added:

‘The need for a new pharmacy in the Walsoken area was identified following a pharmaceutical health needs assessment carried out by the then East Cambridgeshire and Fenland Primary Care Trust. The pharmacy will provide an accessible source of health information and services for the local community.’

David Standerwick, Regional General Manager, Alliance Pharmacy commented:

‘The new pharmacy is about providing the best possible service to our customers, and the friendly team here will be on hand to offer professional help and advice to the local community in Walsoken.’

For further information please contact Victoria Ferrier on 020 8751 8258 or visit the pharmacy at 6 Kirkgate Street , Walsoken, Wisbech PE13 3QR.