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A Tale of Two Jhoots Stores

Outsider on the contrasting fate of two local Jhoots branches

26 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Chancellor confirms funding for 250 neighbourhood health centres

The Chancellor confirms funding for 250 new health ‘one stop shops’ which will combine GPs, nurses, dentists and pharmacists together under one roof.

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Former Scholl CEO Craig Shaw to lead STADA UK business

German healthcare group STADA has appointed the former Scholl CEO Craig Shaw as its new general manager in the UK.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Demand for private flu jabs up 300% as health bodies issue SOS

Demand for private vaccinations up significantly says Pharmadoctor.

07 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Kimberly-Clark agrees $49bn deal to acquire Kenvue

Kimberly-Clark to acquire the struggling consumer health product firm spun off from Johnson & Johnson in 2023.

04 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Reaching out beyond the counter

Pharmacy has a golden opportunity to move from being convenient to being central to primary care

24 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Profile: Lisa Banks, NPA Insurance

Exciting developments in professional practice can create new indemnity risks, says Banks

19 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'Luxury pharmacy' John Bell & Croyden launches medicated weight loss service

Service will provide 'tailored' support and access to nutritionists, says pharmacy

09 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Will Boots get lost in the Sycamore gap?

Is the UK institution about to see a rebirth or just another restructure?

05 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Target your pharmacy’s business potential

Looking at your business as it currently stands is invaluable – but will only get you so far

10 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Module

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Boots extends late-night delivery trial

Boots customers in London can now access health and beauty essentials via on-demand delivery until midnight.

19 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Numark nears 6,000 members - its highest ever number

Numark said 6,000 members would be “a significant milestone” and a “landmark achievement”.

19 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Avicenna Membership Services acquired by Dutch group Nafinco

Avicenna Membership Services splits from the retail pharmacy operation following its acquisition by Dutch buying group Nafinco.

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independents dispense 70 per cent more items as shrinking multiples 'diversify'

Data points to a vast gap in prescription items between independents and multiples

13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Court reinstates full £50m fine after failed thyroid drug appeal

Advanz and Cinven have no grounds to appeal multi-million fine, court rules

09 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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US private equity firm largest shareholder in newly independent Opella

Sanofi has announced the sale of a controlling stake in Opella to US private equity firm CD&R for 10 billion Euros, making Opella a standalone company.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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