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Ways to remove a company director

Katie Bewick examines the process for removing a director from a limited company - which should be exercised with caution.

17 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Appointments to the board

In the first of two articles, Katie Bewick looks at the legal procedures for appointing directors to a company board.

24 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Over a million counterfeit pills seized from Manchester premises

Suspected counterfeit codeine, diazepam and lorazepam seized along with cash

18 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Strong negotiating to seal the deal

This article examines rent reviews and considers whether a pharmacist can dispute an increase in their rent.

02 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA seized nearly £1m worth of illegally sold medicines

Anti-depressants, erectile dysfunction tablets, painkillers, anabolic steroids and slimming pills were recovered in the UK.

22 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharma companies fined £70m for ramping up phenytoin prices 2,500%

Pfizer and Flynn must face the consequences, says markets watchdog

21 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy manager jailed after selling codeine to drug dealer

Ex-manager sentenced to two years and five months for illegally selling codeine and other drugs.

19 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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AAH says it screens its drivers after three men sentenced for theft

The men were sentenced for stealing some of the wholesaler’s drugs so they could be sold on the black market.

18 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Belfast pharmacist stabbed during aggravated burglary

A man fled the scene after attempting to access the dispensary and stabbing the pharmacist.

07 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Isle of Wight drug bribery trial ends with not guilty verdicts

Pharmacist Cathal Daly and three others found not guilty after six week trial at Southampton Crown Court

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Syri fined after supplying under-strength medicine to child

Company ordered to pay over £50,000 and more than £100,000 in costs after specials manufacturing error

04 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Supply of medicines in Northern Ireland: What is the solution?

The UK and EU have got to a position to ensure there is a continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, says Paul Gershlick.  

22 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Police in Greater Manchester find controlled and prescription drugs on street  

The medicines seized included pregabalin, flucloxacillin, nitrazepam and zopiclone.

14 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies report 'antivax law firm' to the police after 'threatening letter'

Letter makes false claims about police investigation into Covid vaccine roll out.

11 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist and three others face bribery charges over NHS drugs claims

Pharmacist Cathal Daly faces a bribery charge in connection with a £1,000 payment.

31 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The risk of opioids to UK pharmacy

Following a US court decision, UK pharmacies are understandably concerned about opioid misuse, says Andrew Andrews.  

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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