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'Really difficult' to recruit pharmacists says Rowlands MD

Pharmacies are competing with NHS employers for personnel, says Nigel Swift.

10 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish group buys pharmacy in Liverpool after securing seven-figure funding

Rightdose Pharmacy took over Meadows in Liverpool after receiving support from HSBC.

08 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Group seals deal to refinance pharmacy and property portfolio

MSA Global Holdings Limited struck an agreement with Christie Finance for its pharmacy operator MSA Group to refinance.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish couple buy first pharmacy after securing bank funding

Daniel and Daniela Ferrie have acquired John P Fenton & Sons in East Kilbride.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Lloyds applies to NHS to keep reduced hours at Sainsbury's sites

The multiple will apply to the NHS to keep reduced hours at its 100-hour supermarket branches.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots to cut 'supplementary' trading hours across a number of stores

Boots confirms plans to cut back on hours outside contractual obligations with NHS in some stores.

19 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Appetite for lending in pharmacy sector remains strong, says new report

Christie & Co's price index for pharmacy rose 4.3 per cent in 2021, its new report shows.

19 Jan 2022 , 2 Min Article

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ASDA owners reportedly considering Boots takeover

Asda's owners may make a bid for the multiple, it emerged this weekend.

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacy sales rise 8.8pc amid 'stronger demand' for services

The three months to November 30 saw Boots pharmacy sales rise by 8.8 per cent compared to the previous year.

06 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance Healthcare appointed exclusive wholesaler for MSD

The wholesaler said the deal was completed after a “competitive and thorough tender process.”

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance 'working hard to replenish' lateral flow supplies

Wholesaler advises contractors to visit website to monitor availability of test kits.

14 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alliance Healthcare appoints new managing director

Marie Evans replaces Julian Mount as MD of the wholesaler.

08 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS board warns Lloyds it faces disqualification over 'inadequate' service

NHS Tayside warns multiple that repeated closures could have serious consequences.

06 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boots parent 'to explore' selling company to new owner

City sources say WBA is lining up options for the future of Boots UK.

06 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug introduces quiet hour on Sundays in its stores

Throughout December, customers with additional needs will be made to feel comfortable shopping.

02 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies warn of 'critical' shortage of community pharmacists

PSNC, NPA, CCA and AIM warn patients’ access to health services is at risk.

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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