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PCN lead buys her second pharmacy in Northumberland

Wylam Pharmacy was bought by Reyhane Kiani, the managing director at Kiani Healthcare Ltd.

25 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Labour accused of political point scoring on pharmacy tax hike warnings

Smyth hits back at Tories when accused of 'party political knockabout'

15 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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‘Well performing’ pharmacy in North East sold to unnamed first-time buyer

Skelton Pharmacy was owned by Zulfiqar Rafiq, who runs three other pharmacies in Middlesbrough.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Cost of items dispensed in the community in England on the rise

NHS Business Services Authority said £10.1 billion was dispensed in 2023-24 compared with £9.59 billion in 2022-23.

07 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Drug firm to challenge £389m fine for ‘disparaging’ rival MS drug

Teva hits back against finding that it waged disparagement campaign against rival.

04 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacist buys pharmacy in Liverpool after securing six-figure investment

Sean Clarke, who owns SPC Care Limited, was supported by River Capital to buy Normans Pharmacy on Walton Road.

31 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Budget made no mention of pharmacy, laments NPA chief

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees warned the national insurance rise will heap more pressure on pharmacies.

31 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Budget 2024: Living wage to rise by another 6.7 per cent, confirms Reeves

Living wage to rise to £12.21 from April, Labour announces

30 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots store in Kent reopens after second bailiff notice

Rainham Jhoots branch reopens after new location and a second bailiff notice

25 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Boots reports 10% rise in pharmacy sales as US parent culls stores

Another strong quarter for Boots – but US partner company planning major cull

17 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MSN & Lunts Pharmacy Group adds another branch to its portfolio

The group, headed by Ravi Nagra, who sits on Shropshire LPC, purchased Bicton Heath Pharmacy in Shropshire.

17 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Regional chain acquires 10th pharmacy with acquisition in Worcestershire

Raylane Ltd, which operates in the West Midlands, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Staffordshire, bought Evans Pharmacy.

11 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Number of community pharmacies in England on the increase

NHS Business Services Authority figures reveal there were 12,009 community pharmacies in 2023-24, 595 more than in 2022-23.

10 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Temporary pharmacy closures adding to ‘deepening crisis’ in sector

Older people and rural communities hit hardest, says Healthwatch England.

26 Sep 2024 , 4 Min Article

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PDA gets pedantic over media coverage of NPA ‘ballot’

The PDA airs concerns about the way that plans by the National Pharmacy Association to ‘ballot’ members are being covered by the media.

24 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy branches the fastest disappearing high street businesses

PwC analysis shows pharmacies, pubs and banks make up half of high street closures

12 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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