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Chain expands to 42 pharmacies as former owner exits Scottish market

M&D Green expands as Gordons Chemists focuses on NI business

11 Mar 2025

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Boots parent company bought for $23.7bn

The long-rumoured deal has come off, sparking speculation on the future of Boots UK.

07 Mar 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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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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Asda launches £25 earache service ‘to reduce NHS burden’

Asda launches new service for over-18s with acute otitis media.

27 Feb 2025

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Peers vote to exempt pharmacies from paying higher national insurance

Lords votes 305 to 175 in favour of making pharmacies exempt from NI hike.

26 Feb 2025

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Tribunal orders Day Lewis to pay out £19k to ex-pharmacy assistant

Former pharmacy assistant awarded £18,746 for injury to feelings and backdated sick pay

21 Feb 2025

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GPhC follows up with Asda regarding online ID checks for weight loss service

Regulator follows up with chain following leak of internal communication.

20 Feb 2025

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Boots stock exchange listing a possibility after reports of ‘dead’ deal revived

Will they or won't they? Fresh US speculation about Walgreens sale

20 Feb 2025

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Skills4Pharmacy passes £1m in apprenticeship levy transfers

Apprenticeships can help bridge the pharmacy skills gap, says S4P.

19 Feb 2025

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