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Manjit Jhooty, one of several operators behind Jhoots Pharmacy, has announced that he is rebranding his store portfolio to JHL Pharmacy.
In a press release published on 8 December 2025, Jhooty, who owns 21 pharmacies under the Jhoots brand, said the rebrand was “necessary”, following ongoing issues with Jhoots pharmacies, owned by Sarbjit Jhooty.
“The actions of other pharmacy operators trading as Jhoots Pharmacy have caused significant and irreparable damage to the brand name,” he said.
“Although our businesses have been independent of each other since 2019, my directors and I feel it is necessary to further distinguish our operations beyond the public statements that have been made to date.”
The pharmacies will be rebranded to JHL Pharmacy, with the strapline ‘Just Helping Lives’.
“While we are saddened to see the Jhoots Pharmacy brand name go from the pharmacies I own after more than 20 years of hard work and dedication, we feel it is the most appropriate course of action given the circumstances. Looking ahead, we are fully focused on ensuring a smooth transition for all stakeholders,” he said.
Jhoots stores owned by Sarbjit Jhooty have been the subject of parliamentary debates in recent months, following reports of unexpected closures, poor service and allegations that locum staff have not been paid.
In October 2025, Sarbjit Jhooty exclusively told The Pharmaceutical Journal that he was selling and remortgaging stores in order to pay staff wages and rent.
In November, 2025, Allied Pharmacies announced that it had taken over 60 Jhoots branches.
Later that month, prime minister Keir Starmer told Parliament that ministers are “working speedily to consider how to strengthen regulation” of pharmacies, in response to the situation.
The multiple has also been subject to enforcement action from the General Pharmaceutical Council.
The JHL rebrand will begin in December 2025, with Manjit Jhooty as chief executive and director, while the portfolio will continue to be operated by his companies Jhoots Healthcare Ltd and Pasab Ltd.
Jhooty said that, under the rebrand, leadership, employees and store locations will remain the same.
Referencing the issues with other Jhoots pharmacies, he said: “These recent events are a wake-up call for the industry. We must use what has happened to discuss and address multiple factors, including how we make this sector more sustainable with funding that is fit for purpose, as well as better regulating the financial and operational viability of those who wish to expand at an exponential rate.
“Community pharmacy is one of the most fundamental frontline services in this country. It needs to be protected, both operationally and reputationally, so that the public continue to have unbroken access to vital prescriptions and services, as well as trust in the professionals behind the counter and at management level.”
