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Allied Pharmacies parent back in the black in latest accounts

Sharief Group says 'expanded scale' is making Allied Pharmacies 'more resilient'

07 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Another 68 Jhoots branches acquired by Allied Pharmacies

Lloyds Bank submitted a high court application on Monday to appoint an administrator for Jhoots Chemist, trading as Jhoots Pharmacy.

02 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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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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Pharmacies listed with Healthera to deliver OTC medicines via Uber Eats app

Pharmacies in London, Manchester, Bolton, Lancaster, Newcastle and Bolton will deliver products through the app this month.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Care home DSP grows items 40,000% amid takeover by AI firm

Universal Pharmacy's items fell to just 72 before climbing back up to 29k, say its new owners

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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High street health businesses trying to build ‘savings buffer’ finds Barclays

Smaller providers have been cautious - but still open to investing, bank's survey suggests

11 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Well unveils redesigned concept store in Holland & Barrett partnership

Multiple announces launch of 'Pharmacy of the Future' in wellness partnership

10 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Manjit Jhooty distances his pharmacies from his brother’s and rebrands

Manjit Jhooty has said he will rebrand the 21 pharmacies he owns under the Jhoots Pharmacies banner as JHL Pharmacy.

08 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Artificial intelligence firm pays £45k for insolvent care home DSP

MedPal AI announces the purchase of Universal Pharmacy out of administration

17 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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‘Over 20’ Jhoots stores face NHS list removal, says minister

Isle of Wight 'test case' could trigger wave of Jhoots delistings, says Kinnock.

14 Nov 2025 , 3 Min Article

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News in brief: business sentiment survey

Christie & Co is asking pharmacy owners to complete a business sentiment survey and will make a charity donation for each completed form.

06 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS launches 2026 Workforce Wellbeing Survey

The 2026 Workforce Wellbeing Survey focuses on pharmacy students, foundation trainees and early career pharmacists.

04 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Large-scale automated dispensing hub opened to independent pharmacies today

HubRx, which operates hub, said it will dispense over 12 million items for independents every year.

29 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA: Deprived areas with greatest health needs worst hit by closures

Deprived areas disproportionately impacted by pharmacy closures in the last three years, according to new NPA analysis.

24 Oct 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Day Lewis hit by 7% rise in running costs, latest accounts reveal

Family-owned chain committed to investing in automation to make it more resilient.

21 Oct 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Less high street, more hospital: Rowlands branch shake-up slashes losses by £27m

Rowlands directors 'focused on cost control' as new outpatient pharmacies acquired

09 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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