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Essex-based group buys pharmacies from chain in north of England

Allcures completed a deal for an undisclosed fee to buy 16 branches owned by the Hub Pharmacy.

08 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Asda owners may drop Boots bid over price concerns

Boots parent WBA reportedly asked Asda owners to increase their offer for the multiple.

30 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Consolidated pharmacy group undergoes rebrand

Three businesses rebrand as Pickfords Pharmacy.

24 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Three Leicester pharmacies sold in excess of guide prices

'Robust appetite' for Leicestershire pharmacies, says property adviser.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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I want successful businesses to join me, says ‘super pharmacy’ CEO

Alitam chief sets out his ambitions to disrupt the sector.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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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