Allied Pharmacies has today (November 7) revealed that it has “taken over the management of 60 Jhoots pharmacies”.
It said that while the “majority of these locations are temporarily closed”, it is “fully committed to reinstating essential pharmacy services”.
And it added that it is “taking steps to address outstanding salary arrears of employed staff” as part of “efforts to support the workforce and rebuild trust”.
Read more: Revealed: The 60 Jhoots locations taken over by Allied Pharmacies
There are various businesses operating under the Jhoots Pharmacy brand name and it remains unclear which business or businesses these branches relate to.
However, a representative confirmed that Jhoots pharmacies owned and operated by Manjit Jhooty under Jhoots Healthcare Ltd and Pasab Ltd are not part of the takeover.
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They previously told C+D that the numerous allegations of financial mismanagement at Jhoots pharmacies do not relate to those under Manjit Jhooty’s ownership and operation.
The representative stressed that the different companies are “independent businesses and share only the Jhoots Pharmacy brand name”.
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