'Shocking' pharmacy chain should be shut down - MP
Summary
Jhoots Pharmacies, a pharmacy chain in the UK, is facing criticism and calls for closure due to unpaid wages and operational issues. Over 100 pharmacies are affected, with many temporary staff not receiving payments and customers experiencing problems getting prescriptions. The chain's owner, Sarbjit Jhooty, is working to resolve the situation, while local politicians and affected workers express concern.Key Facts
- Jhoots Pharmacies operates over 150 branches in the UK, with 129 managed by Sarbjit Jhooty.
- The pharmacy chain owes £670,000 in unpaid wages to freelance pharmacy workers.
- Jhoots branches report unexpected closures and issues with prescription stock.
- Some patients can't get their medicines due to branch closures or stock shortages.
- The situation is causing financial and emotional stress among workers.
- MP Sadik Al Hassan and MP Heidi Alexander have raised public awareness and criticism about the chain's operational problems.
- Affected staff report communication difficulties with the chain's management.
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