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Budget 2026: What it means for independent pharmacy owners

For contractors, the most important headline is not what chancellor John Healey announced but what he did not, writes Vinku Shah.

28 Oct 2026

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Complexities of pharmacy VAT

It is important independent pharmacy owners understand that VAT treatment depends on the precise nature of the service provided, says Vinku Shah.

28 Sep 2026

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Property capital allowances for pharmacy businesses

Many pharmacy owners appreciate the availability of tax relief on equipment and fixtures, capital allowances are frequently overlooked. Vinku Shah explains.

09 Sep 2026

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Funding uplift versus the cost reality

The critical question is not the size of the 2026-27 uplift but how much will translate into improved profitability once rising costs are accounted for, says Vinku Shah.

23 Jun 2026

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Dispensing – why FP34 only tells half the story

Financial expert Vinku Shah explores how dispensing margin really works and how independents can better protect themselves.

13 May 2026

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Mitigating corporation tax

Efficient tax planning is an essential part of maintaining commercial viability for community pharmacy businesses.

22 Apr 2026

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Fight for your pharmacy!

Financial expert Vinku Shah provides some strategies to help independents reduce their financial pressures.

14 Apr 2026

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Exit strategies for pharmacy owners

Financial expert Vinku Shah examines different sale strategies and some planning points to consider.

02 Mar 2026

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Improving your cashflow – an update

Only independents who prioritise the diversification of income through additional services and control costs will survive, says Vinku Shah.

13 Jan 2026

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Plan ahead for inheritance tax

Most gifts made over seven years before death escape tax, so if you plan ahead, gifts can be made tax-free and result in a substantial tax saving.

28 Oct 2025

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Preparing to sell your pharmacy – an update

Our financial expert explores what you can do to secure the right offer and ensure the whole process is smooth.

21 Oct 2025

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Looking to sell your pharmacy?

Before marketing the business, you should meet a pharmacy specialist accountant and obtain a valuation of the pharmacy, says Vinku Shah.

30 Sep 2025

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Business asset disposal relief – an update

Our financial expert Vinku Shah updates independent pharmacists on business asset disposal relief.

09 Sep 2025

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Keep on top of your cashflow

If your cashflow is not monitored, you will find your independent pharmacy juggling to settle its liabilities as they become due, says financial expert Vinku Shah.

15 Jul 2025

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Offset employers’ national insurance rises

It may be worth considering a pension salary sacrifice, a tax-efficient strategy to cushion the impact, our financial expert says.

23 Apr 2025

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Are you thinking of buying a pharmacy?

There has been a surge in first-time buyers looking to snap up pharmacies with good profits as larger chains look to downsize.

11 Mar 2025

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