The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 273 No 7314 p281
28 August 2004

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Co-op buys Howard and Palmer pharmacies

Co-operative Group Pharmacy (CGP) has bought 11 pharmacies from the independent Welsh pharmacy group Howard and Palmer.

John Makepeace, general manager of CGP, said: “The purchase of these businesses is part of our ambitious programme for development and expansion. CGP is already strong in south Wales and acquisition of these pharmacies adds substantial market share, including a well-developed prescription collection and delivery service which we want to extend to other nearby Co-operative group pharmacies.” The acquisition leaves Howard and Palmer with 27 branches.