ONE of Skipton's Lloyds Pharmacy branches has been sold and new owners are taking over the premises.

A sign on the door of the Newmarket Street chemist reads: "This pharmacy is undergoing a change of ownership. Services and opening hours will continue as normal during this change. Lloyds Pharmacy would like to thank you for your loyal custom."

A Lloyds Pharmacy spokesperson added: “Lloyds Pharmacy is reviewing its community pharmacy estate and is selectively selling some branches.

“The majority of buyers of these selected branches are independent pharmacy owners and local businesspeople who have demonstrated their commitment to our branch teams and patients and are well placed to meet the ongoing health needs of the local community.

“The Lloyds Pharmacy team is pleased that its colleagues from these stores will be joining successful, local businesses and that for patients there will be no change in the way they use their local pharmacy.”

Lloyds has not said who has taken over the premises.

The high street branch is currently unaffected.