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Alitam merges with Pharmadoctor after seven figure investment

'Super pharmacy' chain invests seven-figure sum in services provider Pharmadoctor

18 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA: Multiples 15 times more likely to shut their doors than independents

Health board data for Scotland shows large chains more likely to close temporarily

17 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Health board in talks with Lloyds about ‘failures’ in Aberdeen branch

Patients reportedly waiting several hours to collect medicines from Westhill branch of LloydsPharmacy

09 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish multiple expands to 30 with new Glasgow acquisition

Stepps Pharmacy sold through a quick and confidential process, says Christie & Co

03 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Unnamed multiple operator buys independent in Ipswich

Christie and Co who brokered the deal did not name the buyer of Aqua Pharmacy or the price it was sold for.

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tesco accused of cancelling shifts if locums don't accept lower rates

PDA chairman Mark Koziol has called for “urgent action” on what he described as “unnecessary” pharmacy closures.

20 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Haleon launched as GSK demerger complete

Haleon debuted on the London and New York stock exchanges on Monday as the OTC consumer business completed its spin out from GSK

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog: Govt should monitor hub & spoke for competition risks

There may be long-term risks to competition, says CMA

19 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Govt ‘working with NHS to ensure fair pharmacy rents’

DH working with NHS Property Services on how it applies pharmacy rents, says Caulfield.

08 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Royal Mail launches online prescription service with Pharmacy2U

Royal Mail launches new health app for patients on repeat prescriptions.

07 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Phoenix announces £13m distribution hub in Wakefield

The facility will come online next year, serving the North East and Yorkshire region.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Peak Pharmacy invests £20m to create hub and spoke facility

The chain said it wants to persuade independent pharmacies to join the facility once it is built.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Day Lewis buys three pharmacies in southwest England

A deal to acquire Norsworthy Limited was completed for an undisclosed price.

04 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Controversy over new Tesco locum pharmacist rate caps

Tesco declines to comment on its new locum rate caps.

30 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots: Flat pharmacy sales offset by 24% growth in retail business

WBA posts latest financials two days after announcing it will not sell Boots UK.

30 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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WBA calls off Boots sale over ‘dramatic change’ in financial markets

Turbulent market frustrates WBA's ambitions to sell off the UK's biggest multiple.

28 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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