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Pharmacy in Kent sold to first-time buyers

N.B. Pharmacy in Gravesend, which dispenses 6,393 monthly items, was sold to Venkat and Preeti Adama from Essex.

11 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hazards and pitfalls of incorporation

Company tax law can trip up a business and its owners, especially when the rules around running a company are not understood, writes Helen Thornley

06 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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HubRx’s new chain to be rebranded Pharmacy+Health

HubRx said the pharmacies will provide an "industry-leading private offering," the details of which it will release soon.

05 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Government policy threatens medicines resilience

BGMA chief Mark Samuels warns VPAS hike will exacerbate volatility in the supply chain

04 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal view: Frequently asked questions when selling your pharmacy

Understand the key concerns when selling to make sure it goes smoothly

03 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Self care: an integral component of healthcare today

Community pharmacists should take the time to understand the wider self care agenda and the steps they can take to confidently support good health outcomes for their patients and customers.

01 Apr 2023 , 60 Min Module

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WBA reportedly planning second attempt to sell off Boots

WBA executive team reportedly under 'huge pressure' to divest European operations.

27 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Well: 15 per cent profit dip partly due to ‘rising payroll costs’

Multiple says Covid revenue hit and rising locum costs ate into profit margin in 2021-22.

23 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Digital pharmacy sets sights on expansion with £10m funding

Phlo plans to set up more city dispensing hubs after Series A announcement

21 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacies sold to first-time buyers

Christie and Co brokered deals to sell Woodstock Road Chemist in Oxford and Barton Pharmacy in North Devon.

14 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Focus on growing items - not cheaper wholesale prices, says buying director

Items per month has the biggest impact on profit, says Avicenna purchasing director

07 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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DH to go ahead with clawback hike on branded drugs companies

Manufacturers dismayed at increased statutory rate to come in from April

03 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Are supermarkets the best place for pharmacies?

An economist casts her eye on the news that LloydsPharmacy is axing its Sainsbury's stores

01 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy accounts reveal net loss of £66m

Losses reduced by over a third, but multiple still faces challenges

27 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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High rents still a major problem for pharmacies, warns NPA

The government promised to resolve the issue in July last year.

21 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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LloydsPharmacy insists branch buyers use AAH as primary wholesaler

A legally-binding clause in the purchase agreement says buyers must agree to use AAH as the primary wholesaler for at least three years.

17 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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