THE firm behind a York pharmacy has reached a milestone by dispensing its millionth prescription in the space of four years.

Community Pharmacies, which owns Gale Farm Pharmacy in Acomb, was founded in 2009 by Andrew Murray. It is on course to open its 20th branch by the end of the year with the company now employing 180 people. “The past four years have been hectic, but the growth we have seen during that period has been phenomenal,” said Mr Murray.