Medical Benefits will open a new pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic on March 10. The move will expand healthcare services in eastern Antigua.

Residents in nearby communities will soon access prescription medication closer to home. As a result, many patients will no longer travel far for medication.

The government announced the development during the latest Cabinet briefing. Officials said the new pharmacy supports efforts to improve healthcare access.

According to Maurice Merchant, the pharmacy will soon become fully operational.

“At the Glanvilles Polyclinic, the pharmacy there will have a fully functional pharmacy from the 10th of March,” Merchant said.

The new service will operate under the Medical Benefits Scheme. Therefore, qualified residents will receive prescription medication through the program.

Health officials believe the pharmacy will greatly benefit residents in the northeast. In particular, elderly patients and families will see improved convenience.

Previously, many residents had to travel into the capital for prescriptions. However, the new pharmacy will bring services closer to their communities.

In addition, the government plans further improvements at the polyclinic. Officials say more healthcare services will arrive later this month.

For example, an ambulance will soon be stationed at the facility. This step will strengthen emergency medical response in the area.

Merchant said the ambulance should arrive by the end of March. Consequently, emergency teams will respond faster to medical calls.

The addition of emergency transport will support residents across eastern Antigua. Furthermore, it will improve response times during critical situations.

Health officials say the changes reflect broader improvements in community healthcare. The aim is to expand services beyond the capital city.

As a result, more residents across the island will receive timely medical attention.

The polyclinic already serves communities in and around Glanvilles. With the new services, the facility will play an even larger role.

Government leaders say stronger healthcare systems require accessible community facilities. Therefore, investments in polyclinics remain a key priority.

The new pharmacy represents another step toward that goal. It will also help reduce pressure on larger facilities in the capital.

Overall, officials expect the pharmacy and ambulance services to improve healthcare delivery. Residents in northeastern Antigua will benefit the most.