Municipal pharmacies: unanimous vote allocates €144,000 to social support
The council also accepts opposition requests when distributing profits.
Follonica’s council unanimously approved the allocation of €144,249 from the profits of the municipal pharmacy company to social programmes. According to figures published by the council, the company’s 2025 accounts recorded revenue of more than €3 million and a net profit of €170,249. The measure also incorporates an amendment submitted by opposition groups. Funding covers housing emergencies, baby grants, disability support and assistance for associations. Councillor Sandro Marrini highlights new contributions of €5,000 each to Farfalla and Casina Mia, and €2,000 to the papier-mâché school for inclusive activities. Mayor Matteo Buoncristiani emphasises the social value of publicly run pharmacies.
Source: Comune di Follonica · published on 28 Oct 2026. Checked on 1 Nov 2026.
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