Qual Holdings is set to acquire eight dispensing pharmacies from Hikari to expand its community-centered pharmaceutical services in the Yokohama region.

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Qual Holdings, listed under the ticker symbol 3034, is a prominent operator of dispensing pharmacies in Japan. The company specializes in providing pharmaceutical services, primarily focusing on community-based "family pharmacies" that cater to the local population's health needs.

In a strategic move to expand its presence, Qual Holdings has announced the acquisition of eight dispensing pharmacies located in the Yokohama station area and within medical centers owned by Hikari, a local competitor. This acquisition is intended to enhance Qual's network in the Kanagawa Prefecture.

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