Pharmacy applications

Summary

The requester asked for details of all pharmacy applications made on the Isle of Man in the last three years, but Manx Care responded that no such information is held because no formal applications were submitted during that period.

Key Facts

• Manx Care confirmed there have been no formal applications for new pharmacies to join the Pharmaceutical List in the last three years.
• There have been no formal applications to relocate existing pharmacy premises in the last three years.
• The request was refused under Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 as a practical refusal reason.
• The authority stated they do not hold or cannot find the requested information after taking reasonable steps.
• The requester was informed of their right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2007097
• 2021-09-24
• 2021-10-15
• 20th October 2021
• last three years
• Section 11(3)a
• Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015

Exemptions Cited

• Section 11(3)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 (Information not held)

Original Request

Please could you provide details of all applications made to open a new pharmacy or relocate an existing pharmacy, regardless of whether that application was succesful or not, on the island in the last three years? If possible can I have the full application and decision? Similar information in England and Wales is publicly available and would save government time and public expense dealing with similar or duplicated applications. Many thanks.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000

Our ref: 2007097 20th October 2021

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 24th September 2021 and which states:

"Please could you provide details of all applications made to open a new pharmacy or relocate an existing pharmacy, regardless of whether that application was successful or not, on the island in the last three years? If possible can I have the full application and decision? Similar information in England and Wales is publicly available and would save government time and public expense dealing with similar or duplicated applications. Many thanks."

Our Response While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance Manx Care is unable to provide the information that you have requested. This is in line with Section 11(3)a of the Act, as a practical refusal reason applies; namely we do not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. In this case, there have been no formal applications for new pharmacies to join the Pharmaceutical List, nor have there been any formal applications to move any premises. Please quote the reference number 2007097 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review . If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. I will now close your request as of this date.