Multiple branches of Lloyds Pharmacy are 'at risk of closure’ across the North East, according to reports.

The owner of the high street pharmacist, Aurelius Group, has placed all 1,300 outlets in danger of shutting.

This means many jobs could be put at risk and there could be a decline in pharmacies within cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle.

Sources told The Sun that its private equity owner had launched a strategic review of its entire UK store base.

The source said the process could lead to a sale of all of its pharmacies or closure.

Lloyds Pharmacy had previously announced the closure of 237 of its pharmacies in Sainsbury’s supermarkets by the end of the year.

Where are Lloyds Pharmacies at risk of closure in the North East?

Chronicle Live has put together this list of locations:

Newcastle

  • Beaconsfield Street
  • Adj Prospect Medical Group, Westgate Road
  • West Road, Newcastle
  • Welbeck Road
  • Benton Road
  • Chapel House Health Centre

The Northern Echo: Lloyds Pharmacy has 17,000 employees across the businessLloyds Pharmacy has 17,000 employees across the business (Image: PA)

Gateshead

  • Watson Street, Teams
  • Springwell Road, Wrekenton
  • Harras Bank, Birtley
  • Pattinson Drive, Ryton
  • Rockwood Hill Road, Ryton

North Tyneside

  • Portacabin Battlehill Medical Centre, Wallsend
  • Hawkeys Lane Health Centre, North Shields
  • Albion Road, North Shields
  • Monkseaton Health Centre

Northumberland

  • Market Street, Cramlington
  • Glebe Road, Bedlington
  • Norham Road, Ashington
  • Brockwell Centre, Cramlington
  • Deleval Terrace, Blyth
  • Market Street, West View Cramlington, Dudley
  • Hexham General Hospital

Sunderland

  • Heworth Road, Concord
  • Independence Square, Washington
  • Westerhope Road, Barmston
  • Sea Road, Fulwell

The Northern Echo: Lloyds dispenses 150 million prescriptions annually.Lloyds dispenses 150 million prescriptions annually. (Image: Canva)

A spokesperson for Lloyds told The Sun: “Lloyds Pharmacy regularly reviews its pharmacy estate to ensure it is operating sustainably and any decision to sell stores is taken in the interests of patients, colleagues and the business.

“At all times, patient safety remains our top priority ensuring that our customers and patients are always able to access vital prescriptions, health advice, products and services.”

Lloyd’s Pharmacy has 17,000 employees across the business and dispenses 150 million prescriptions annually.