Channel Islands Coop to purchase more pharmacies

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The Lloyds Pharmacy in St. Sampson's
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The Lloyds Pharmacy in St. Sampson's is one of seven included in the deal

The Channel Islands Coop is planning to take over seven pharmacies across Guernsey and Jersey.

The stores are currently owned by Lloyds Pharmacy.

The deal includes branches at The Parade, Red Houses, Quennevais and Gorey Village in Jersey, and St. Sampson's, L'Aumone, and Longfrie in Guernsey.

Before the sale can be completed the Coop needs sign-off from the competition regulator.

It is hoped that process will be completed by the end of October.

The company says existing staff will be offered new jobs.

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