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Man gets five years for illegal possession and intent to supply

MHRA investigation leads to five year sentence for West Midlands man found in possession of over 23,000 zopiclone and zolpidem tablets

06 Jun 2023

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Preparing to sell a pharmacy business

A solicitor advises on what you need to think about before you sell

17 May 2023

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Companies told to stop promoting POM treatments for hay fever

Over a dozen companies have been forced to amend their advertising following MHRA action.

16 Mar 2023

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Manchester police appeal for information after pharmacy delivery van stolen

Van involved in 'violent' theft contained £500 worth of 'high strength medication'

14 Mar 2023

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Energy regulations: Change around the corner

As a pharmacy business, what do you need to know about MEES?

02 Mar 2023

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Don’t comply with ‘advance clinical check’ SOPs, PDA urges pharmacists

Practice exposes pharmacists to possible FtP and legal risks, says PDA

28 Feb 2023

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Legal view: Buyer beware?

To what extent are contractors responsible for repairing defective premises? We examine a recent case

07 Feb 2023

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Man receives community order after racially abusing pharmacist

Hartlepool man shouted racial abuse in branch of Rowlands Pharmacy last November.

30 Jan 2023

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Over a million counterfeit pills seized from Manchester premises

Suspected counterfeit codeine, diazepam and lorazepam seized along with cash

18 Nov 2022

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Property considerations before selling

There’s lots to consider ahead of time if you’re planning the sale of your pharmacy business

31 Aug 2022

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MHRA seized nearly £1m worth of illegally sold medicines

Anti-depressants, erectile dysfunction tablets, painkillers, anabolic steroids and slimming pills were recovered in the UK.

22 Jul 2022

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Pharma companies fined £70m for ramping up phenytoin prices 2,500%

Pfizer and Flynn must face the consequences, says markets watchdog

21 Jul 2022

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Don't overlook statutory registers

Whether you own a pharmacy company or you're selling your shares in one, don't underestimate the importance of accurate statutory registers, says solicitor Tertius Alberts

07 Jul 2022

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Limited options when rents rise

Solicitor Michelle Noble says preparation is vital to get the best out of a rent review

24 Jun 2022

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Pharmacy manager jailed after selling codeine to drug dealer

Ex-manager sentenced to two years and five months for illegally selling codeine and other drugs.

19 May 2022

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Working past 65: do's and don'ts

Those who use data and evidence to inform decisions stand a much better chance of staying out of an employment tribunal

04 May 2022

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