Dis-Chem Pharmacies has said it will focus on improving returns to shareholders after once-off costs associated with a strike and the change of accounting treatment hit its earnings.  

Headline earnings per share (HEPS) fell 38.9% to 31c, due to accounting changes that have brought leases onto the balance sheet, and a strike at distribution centres that led to excess stock, as well as extra security and staff costs. ..

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