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Pharmaceutical wholesaler falls into administration

Doncaster Pharmaceuticals Group, Testerworld Limited and Eclipse Generics Limited were appointed an administrator this week.

12 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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NHS reviewing claims that pharmacy overcharged for prescription

London pharmacy defends its attempts to prevent dispensing drugs at a loss.

10 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Knights takes number of pharmacies to 98 with Cecil Jones deal

Knights bought Pearns Pharmacies Limited last year, Norchem Healthcare in 2015 and Vittoria Healthcare in 2017.

10 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots secures £8m from HSBC to introduce hub and spoke

The independent chain will put the money towards an online prescription platform.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots parent may lose billions on sale of multiple

One potential buyer offered £3bn below asking price before abandoning its bid.

12 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds parent completes transition to new owner after multi-million sale

We'll be more agile under new owners, says the head of McKesson UK as sale completes.

07 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Well Pharmacy plans 'efficiencies' as it publishes yearly accounts

Multiple posts £4m profit notwithstanding liabilities exceeding £30m.

04 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots sales up 15 per cent, company reports

Retail sales up 22 per cent at Boots as parent company seeks to offload the multiple.

31 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy chain sells branch to first-time buyer

Sharief Healthcare Ltd sold North Yate Pharmacy which dispenses an average 6,300 items a month.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Recycling company creates zero waste boxes for pharmacies

The boxes help pharmacies recycle items that most councils won't collect, claims manufacturer.

24 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Employment allowance increase 'not enough for pharmacies'

Business costs will continue to spiral for independents, the NPA has warned.

23 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Former frontrunner to buy Boots may 'revive' offer if price drops

Bain and CVC may return to talks if WBA drops price, according to reports.

22 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GSK to stop clinical trials in Russia but will carry on supplying essentials

GSK said profits made from its operations in Russia will go towards supporting humanitarian relief efforts.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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