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Many pharmacies 'hanging on by a thread' says CPE

Over 80 per cent of pharmacy owners are concerned about their business, with a further 2.6 per cent ‘very concerned’, says latest CPE poll.

23 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Are you thinking of buying a pharmacy?

There has been a surge in first-time buyers looking to snap up pharmacies with good profits as larger chains look to downsize.

11 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Avoid paying too much tax

Having paid your self-assessment tax liability for 2023-24 and payment on account for 2024-25 in January, you could be paying too much tax.

26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots posts £5m annual loss but says it is ‘returning to profitability’

Jhoots Pharmacy publishes accounts for the year of 2023

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Beat the Budget’s pressures

Our financial expert examines how independent pharmacies can deal with the impact of Labour’s autumn Budget.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Independents can become tax-efficient

We are just over halfway through the 2024-25 tax year. and this may be a good opportunity to review your personal tax positions, writes Vinku Shah.

22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Inheritance tax planning

What do independent pharmacists need to know when it comes to inheritance tax? Vinku Shah provides an insight.

22 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Planning for the new tax year

As another tax year comes to an end, it is important not to lose track of time and review your personal tax positions.

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Protecting your pharmacy business

If an illness leaves you unable to work, it could threaten everything you have worked so hard to build. Vinku Shah looks at your options.

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial covenants compliance

For owners who have variable loans, the rise in the base rate will impact not only on profits but cash flow, as Vinku Shah explains.

28 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Expenses can be a tricky business

It's important to ensure payments of business-related expenses are made through the company accounts, says Vinku Shah from Silver Levene.

06 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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North-East pharmacy group placed into administration

Northcare Limited and Medway Limited, the holding companies for eight pharmacies, have faced financial challenges.

21 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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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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