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Buying and selling pharmacies
A guide to buying and selling pharmacy businesses has been produced by the law firm Charles Russell. The guide covers aspects such as structuring the sale and purchase, identifying assets to be transferred, steps in the transaction and tax allowances and reliefs
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 3 July 2004, p11. Vol 273, no 7306

Where to get finance for improvements and upgrades to pharmacy premises and equipment
There are many options available to pharmacists who wish to raise money to finance improvements to their premises or the purchase of equipment
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 30 August 2003, p270-271. Vol 271, no 7264

Buying a pharmacy
Buying and managing their own pharmacy business is something that recently qualified pharmacists sometimes aspire to, but knowing where to start is often a problem. This special feature looks at the practical, financial and legal aspects of buying a pharmacy business
A guide for the first-time buyer


Pharmaceutical Journal, 26 April 2003, p578-580. Vol 270, no 7246

Buying a pharmacy
This article looks at loan guarantee schemes offered by wholesalers to help pharmacists raise money to buy a pharmacy
Raising capital

Pharmaceutical Journal, 26 April 2003, p578-580. Vol 270, no 7246

John McQueen, chief executive of the Bankruptcy Association discusses common causes of business failures
Avoiding pitfalls in business

Pharmaceutical Journal, 24 March 2001, p403. Vol 266, no 7140

Why work as a pharmacy locum?
Working as a pharmacy locum can offer flexibility and experience and the current opportunities are enormous. This article looks at how locums, and their employers, can get the best from the work they do
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 7 April 2001, p473-477. Vol 266, no 7142

Pensions planning
Whatever you want to be doing in your retirement, it is never too soon to start thinking about making provision for a pension. This feature looks at pension planning in general and at the new stakeholder pensions which have been introduced this year
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Pharmaceutical Journal, 11 Aug 2001, p202-204. Vol 267, no 7160

Choose the best legal format for running your business

The incorrect choice of the legal format for a new business can have far-reaching consequences should the business subsequently fail. This article discusses the commonly used formats, including the new limited laibility partnership
Legal format

Pharmaceutical Journal, 20 Oct 2001, p560-561. Vol 267, no 7170

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Pharmacy business: a guide for buyers and sellers” published by Charles Russell LLP

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