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EPS nominations see pandemic rise

Electronic prescription service (EPS) nominations have jumped following the implementation of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

01 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Two months in for CPCS: North and SE lead way

The first statistics are in for the new Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), and pharmacies in the North and the South East have seen the most episodes to date.

01 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Planning for Growth: the outcomes

Last year we invited a panel of independent pharmacy owners to take part in a structured business development programme. Almost 12 months later, we look at how the two who stuck with the programme have got on.

01 Jul 2020 , 5 Min Article

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A risky business

The #Metoo campaign  has seen a real shift in what is deemed acceptable in the workplace, as well as in society at large.

15 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Keeping on top of statutory compliance

Solicitor Aidan Welton looks at the legislation that must be complied with in relation to the use and occupation of a pharmacy property.

15 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Numbers crunched for 2019

IQVIA's Carol Alexandre crunched the numbers from 2019 on pharmacies, distributors, generics and DSPs at this year's Sigma Conference 

11 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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SMEs encouraged to invest in innovation

Tax preparation specialist David Redfern reviews HMRC's Advance Assurance R&D tax relief scheme for small and medium sized companies

10 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The Good Work Plan: the 'must knows'

Lawyer Andrew Rayment unpicks the "biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years"

09 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The Good Work Plan: the 'must knows'

Lawyer Andrew Rayment unpicks the "biggest package of workplace reforms for over 20 years"

09 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Dropshipping tech can revolutionise retail

Dropshipping model presents a short cut to online for traditional bricks and mortar retailers, says Avasam's Tejas Dave

05 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Print smart to capitalise on digital

Since the arrival of EPS, printing has become a key area for those looking for efficiencies.

05 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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No respite in challenges for the generics sector

Medicines supply is never out of the news. What do those in the generics sector see as the prospects for 2020?

15 Feb 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Tax changes to look out for in 2020

An expert's take on the tax changes to look out for in 2020... will they affect you?

15 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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It can pay to be uniform

The provision of a uniform carries a cost which, if HMRC's rules are followed, can be offset against tax, says Helen Thornley

15 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Caution! A red flag CPCS warning

Solicitor Noel Wardle says pharmacists should be aware of the risks of misdiagnosis or missing a 'red flag' when providing the CPCS

15 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Opportunity market, but rise in values trending down

Banks still see pharmacy as a positive funding opportunity, but the funding challenges are starting to have an effect.

13 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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