Peterborough pharmacy forced to close suddenly over landlord 'dispute'
A pharmacy in Peterborough has been forced to close suddenly.
Clayton Pharmacy, located in Clayton, Orton Goldhay, has been forced to close due to a dispute with its landlord over rent.
The pharmacy has closed its doors and there is currently update as when reopening may be a possibility.
The pharmacy has said that it will be ‘working to resolve the issue as soon as possible’ but patients have been advised to ensure their medication for prescriptions is sent to an alternative pharmacy.
A statement from Clayton Pharmacy said: “We are extremely sorry that the pharmacy is closed today. This stems from a dispute with the landlord who claims we have not paid rent.
"There seems to be some confusion regarding this, and we are working with the landlord to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
“Rest assured, we will reopen very shortly. All patients will be able to access the pharmacy to collect their medications and access our vital services as soon as possible.
"We are working closely with the local ICB who are assisting us with this matter because we have a duty of care towards our patients, a responsibility we take pride in.
“We will keep you updated and see you in the pharmacy very soon.”