Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has sold Carleton-in-Craven Pharmacy near Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Located in a self-contained unit in the village of Carleton-in-Craven, the community pharmacy dispenses almost 15,000 items per month. Alongside two consultation rooms, it boasts a range of modern tech, including deliveries via three self-charging hybrid vehicles which make up over half of the business, and a BD Rowa Vmax dispensing robot.
The pharmacy has been owned and operated by its founder, Jonathan Taylor, for the last 12.5 years. He recently decided to sell the business in order to retire.
Following a confidential sales process with Jon Booth at Christie & Co, the pharmacy has been purchased by Zakar Hayat and Mubashir Ahmed of Mpharm Holdings Limited which owns two other pharmacies – one in Sheffield and one in Burnley.
Jonathan Taylor, former owner of Carleton-in-Craven Pharmacy, said: “After starting my pharmacy from scratch over 12.5 years ago, it was an incredibly tough decision to sell but I believe we have found the right buyer to hand the pharmacy over to. I wish Zakar and Mubashir all the best for the future.”
Zakar Hayat, director at Mpharm Holdings Limited, said: “We feel like now is the right time to take on a new challenge – a modern, thriving and busy pharmacy set in the heart of the scenic village of Carleton.
“The previous owner, Jonathan, has built this wonderful project and we aim to further expand the reputation and array of services to ensure Carleton-in-Craven remains the hub of North Yorkshire for all healthcare needs.”
Jon Booth, director – pharmacy at Christie & Co, said: “Carleton-in-Craven Pharmacy consistently dispenses almost 15,000 items each month, with almost a third of these being MDS patients delivered via a fleet of self-charging hybrid vehicles across the region.
“The opportunity for the new owners is to grow the provision of additional services across the patient base, and it is pleasing that the new owners have a vision to move this successful business forward. I look forward to seeing how that progresses and wish them the greatest of success.”
Carleton-in-Craven Pharmacy was sold for an undisclosed price.
