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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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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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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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Business asset disposal relief

Our finance expert Vinku Shah takes independent pharmacists through everything they need to know about capital gains tax relief.

21 Jan 2025

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Get the right professional adviser

As an independent pharmacy business owner, it is crucial you have the support of the right professional advisers.

24 Jul 2024

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Independents - don’t drown in debt!

Vinku Shah explores how independents can identify potential cashflow problems and implement strategies to navigate those challenges.

06 Mar 2024

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Don’t drown in debt!

How can pharmacies identify potential cashflow problems and implement strategies to navigate those challenges?

22 Feb 2024

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Extract the cash from your pharmacy

As an independent pharmacy owner, it is important to regularly review its financial position to see if there is surplus cash to extract.

17 Oct 2023

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Interested in a LloydsPharmacy?

Independents looking to buy a branch must consider some important factors. As Vinku Shah explains, there is an elephant in the room.

17 Mar 2023

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GP contract 'bad news for community pharmacy'

The new GP contract is described as placing additional financial stress on the community pharmacy sector.

10 Feb 2020

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Worrying number of pharmacies running a deficit

A recent analysis commissioned by GPhC suggests a worrying number of pharmacy businesses are operating at a deficit.

09 Jan 2020

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