Over the years we have developed our practice to cover not only the traditional brick-and-mortar NHS pharmacy but also the new field of online pharmacy and prescribing services. We have represented almost every major pharmacy operator in the UK at some point and have also become known for advising internet start-ups in the healthcare space.
“Whether it is protecting the business you have or expanding into new areas, we have unrivalled expertise in the pharmacy sector.” We understand that pharmacists and doctors rarely have the time or training to fully understand the 200+ pages of Regulations that govern the opening and operation of new pharmacies and whether you are seeking …
Read More“Better working relationships between doctors and pharmacists can make a real difference to patient care. Being located in the same building is often the first step to delivering those better relationships.” Existing Premises There are obvious benefits for patients and GP practice staff in having a co-located pharmacy, but many projects have received bad press …
Read More“The difference between the financial success and failure of a new medical centre development is often the choice of pharmacy partner.” We understand that when developers undertake new medical centre developments it is critical to be able to secure tenants at an early stage. Securing the right pharmacy tenant at an early stage can be …
Read MoreRushport advises on corporate transactions and has advised a number of private equity firms in the health care sector. We also work with administrators who have taken over failing pharmacy businesses to review the business and assist the administrator in achieving the best sale price for the business assets. It is just as important to …
Read MoreHow to Open a Private Pharmacy People often use the terms “private pharmacy”, “NHS pharmacy” and “distance selling pharmacy”. Some people contact us to say that their pharmacy will be online so they “don’t need physical premises”, which is wrong. Before starting out on the path of opening any of these it is important to …
Read More22 JUNE 2025 WAS THE FINAL DAY THAT THE NHS ACCEPTED APPLICATIONS FOR NEW DISTANCE SELLING PHARMACIES. PRIVATE DISTANCE SELLING / ONLINE PHARMACIES CAN STILL BE SET UP BUT THE NHS EXEMPTION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR NEW APPLICATIONS. THE INFORMATION BELOW IS THEREFORE FOR REFERENCE ONLY BUT STILL APPLIES IF YOU ARE SEEKING TO …
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