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Don’t lose out in the leasing stakes

You must focus on key commercial points and their legal implications, says solicitor Ben Butterworth.

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Unnamed multiple operator buys independent in Ipswich

Christie and Co who brokered the deal did not name the buyer of Aqua Pharmacy or the price it was sold for.

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Tesco accused of cancelling shifts if locums don't accept lower rates

PDA chairman Mark Koziol has called for “urgent action” on what he described as “unnecessary” pharmacy closures.

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Phoenix announces £13m distribution hub in Wakefield

The facility will come online next year, serving the North East and Yorkshire region.

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Peak Pharmacy invests £20m to create hub and spoke facility

The chain said it wants to persuade independent pharmacies to join the facility once it is built.

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Day Lewis buys three pharmacies in southwest England

A deal to acquire Norsworthy Limited was completed for an undisclosed price.

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Controversy over new Tesco locum pharmacist rate caps

Tesco declines to comment on its new locum rate caps.

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Boots: Flat pharmacy sales offset by 24% growth in retail business

WBA posts latest financials two days after announcing it will not sell Boots UK.

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Questions remain over hub-and-spoke for independents

Numark MD Jeremy Meader says the model may not be an attractive option for independents.

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Numark MD: Hub and spoke may not be attractive option for independents

Jeremy Meader warned the model may come with significant upfront costs and uncertain future income.

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