Table 2

Characteristics of participating pharmacies

CharacteristicNumber of pharmaciesPercentage of total pharmacies (n=22)
Type of pharmacy ownership
 Single independent pharmacy418.2
 Small group of 2–5 pharmacies313.6
 Local group of more than 5 pharmacies1150.0
 National group of over 100 pharmacies418.2
Location of pharmacy
 Local parade of shops940.5
 Health centre836.4
 Town centre/high street313.6
 Other29.5
Standard days open
 Monday–Friday1463.6
 Monday–Saturday522.8
 Monday–Sunday313.6