Barton Pharmacy dispenses “an average of 2,440 items [a] month”, Christie & Co said yesterday (March 9).

It was snapped up “for an undisclosed amount” by first-time buyer Harminder Chaggar, who told C+D he has worked there as a pharmacist for the past three years.

Mr Cheggar said he was “excited to embark on this new adventure” and “introduce new, innovative services” to meet “the evolving needs of [the] local community”.

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Barton Pharmacy has been owned by Osman Hamid for the past seven years but was “brought to market to allow him to concentrate on his other business interests”, Christie & Co said.

Mr Hamid said “the business has huge potential to grow and diversify into other avenues that are yet to be explored”.

Challenging market

Director of medical at Christie & Co Jonathan Board said he was “delighted to offer this business for sale again” after having sold it to Mr Hamid seven years ago.

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Despite “ongoing operational challenges in the marketplace”, the pharmacy is “showing remarkable resilience”, he said.

“There remains significant demand for well-established and well-located pharmacies,” he continued. “I am sure Harminder will make a success of this business and wish him all the best for the future.”