THE FUTURE of a Bromsgrove Pharmacy has been secured after part of the Jhoots Pharmacy and Chemist chain entered administration.
The BHI Parkside Medical Centre Pharmacy on Stourbridge Road is one of 68 sites bought out by Allied Pharmacies.
The newly acquired sites, temporarily closed at the time of sale, are spread across England and Wales, including London, Birmingham, Kent, Derbyshire, and Glamorgan.
Allied said it is focused on bringing all locations back to full operational capacity.
The move follows growing concern over Jhoots’ financial stability, with reports of unpaid staff wages.
In November, 22 Jhoots-linked businesses controlled by Nilam Patel entered administration.
Suhail Abdullah, group chief executive of Allied Pharmacies, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jhoots sites into the Allied family. This acquisition reflects our core values of patient care and community service, and we look forward to driving innovation in pharmacy services.”
Jonathan Board, director and head of pharmacy at Christie & Co, who handled the sale, added: “We are very happy to have facilitated this important transaction, ensuring that a large number of much-needed front-line healthcare settings are reopened to patients who rely on them.
“This deal highlights the strength and resilience of the UK pharmacy sector and the opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships.”
Allied has also committed to supporting former Jhoots staff during the transition.
