A family-run independent business that runs a chain of pharmacies in Scotland has entered administration
A company behind a chain of high street pharmacies and beauty outlets has entered administration.
Amiry & Gilbride Healthcare Limited (AGH) operates 13 stores across Scotland under LP North 14 Limited and LP North 15 Limited. The family business, launched in 2023, also runs two prescription collection units offering locker services and free medicine pouching.
An order from the Court of Session appointed administrators to the holding company, though neither of the two subsidiaries is affected. They are expected to be sold, with the pharmacies continuing to trade as normal, the Express reports.
The joint administrators said they are working to establish a new governance structure for the subsidiaries, which will operate under director John Gilbride and his team.
They said: “The joint administrators will work with John and his team to gain a clear understanding of the financial position of the AGH group. Once complete they will then look to sell the group via a marketing process. Interested parties are encouraged to make contact with the joint administrators without delay.”
Amiry & Gilbride Pharmacy and Travel Clinic describes itself on its website as a family-run independent business. It says: “In 2023, Mahyar and Sara Nickkho-Amiry partnered with John Gilbride to take over pharmacies being sold off by a large corporation.”
Administrators were appointed for the holding company on April 29. According to the company’s website, its head office is in Glasgow, where it has several stores. It also has branches in Paisley, Lanarkshire and the Highlands.
