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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

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Pearl Chemist’s pre-tax losses up – so too is turnover, according to latest accounts

Pearl Chemist Limited's pre-tax losses increased by nearly £790,000 for the year ending October 31, 2024, although its turnover rose by over £13 million.

26 Aug 2025

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GPhC presses ahead with fee increases from September but postpones rises in 2026

Pharmacists’ renewal fees will increase by £17 to £293 and pharmacy technicians will pay £138. Pharmacy premises renewal fees will also increase by £24 to £416.

18 Jul 2025

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Group claiming to represent independents launches professional liability insurance

The Independent Pharmacy Contractors Network has launched indemnity insurance for its members days after the Royal Pharmaceutical Society launched its own insurance.

06 Jun 2025

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Number of prescription items dispensed in England increases to 1.26 billion

The most dispensed drug in 2024-25 was Atorvastatin with 73 million items, according to data from the NHS Business Services Authority.

05 Jun 2025

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Numark: Where’s Labour’s economic model for hub and spoke law change?

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan welcomed the law change but questioned the lack of an economic blueprint.

02 May 2025

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Pharmacy chain sells five branches after ‘strategic review’

Sykes Chemist Group sold the pharmacies to Manchester-based Everest Pharmacy Ltd.

27 Feb 2025

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Pressures survey deadline extended

CPE has extended the deadline for its Pharmacy Pressures Survey to Monday March 10.

27 Feb 2025

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NPA: 1 in 8 people have seen local pharmacy close

Up to 7 million people in England have seen their local pharmacy close since 2017, according to a new analysis.

07 Feb 2025

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Alliance Pharma says £350m takeover will not impact drugs supply to pharmacies

Alliance Pharma has been listed the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange (pictured) since 2003.

13 Jan 2025

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Phoenix seals deal to distribute Kenvue’s OTC products

Phoenix UK said the agreement, which started on January 1, is a “reduced wholesaler model."

09 Jan 2025

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Two pharmacies in Chesterfield sold to multiple operator

Regional pharmacy chain SSS Healthcare Limited took the number of branches in its portfolio to five.

09 Dec 2024

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Pharmacist buys first pharmacy after sealing deal in Islington

Ikheko Evbuomwan bought Angel City Pharmacy in Islington for an undisclosed price.

02 Dec 2024

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Pharmacist buys first pharmacy after sealing deal in Islington

Ikheko Evbuomwan bought Angel City Pharmacy in Islington for an undisclosed price.

02 Dec 2024

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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

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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

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