Insight

How are contractors in England coping with the cuts to pharmacy funding so far? Could some contractors reach tipping point with their business finances?

Recent political turmoil in the country has led to significant delays to the Falsified Medicines Directive implementation, which could be a cause for concern for community pharmacy

Pharmacies under pressure have a choice of cutting costs, or improving productivity – which works?

The buyers of my pharmacy have queried a rating of F on our energy performance certificate. What does this mean?

Make a mistake in calculating a staff salary and you could be named and shamed

NHS England’s review of “low value” prescription items has the potential to save up to £400 million a year, but what could be the implications?

Even the best pharmacies could free up time currently devoted to the dispensing process that could be put to better use

Brexit looks set to drive up prices of generic medicines and threaten access, while a government bill may have a similar effect. P3 reports on a difficult outlook for the sector

Community pharmacy has to be seen as more than a dispensary service in order to remain competitive.

I am thinking of buying a pharmacy, but there is a restrictive covenant on the title preventing pharmacy use

How pharmacies can meet Quality Payment criteria by getting on board with the Dementia Friends initiative

Dawn Williams, head of customer development at Celesio UK, looks key steps to meet patient safety criteria for the Quality Payment Scheme

I am looking at buying a pharmacy – will I need planning permission to allow my use of the property?

Dawn Williams, head of customer development at Celesio UK, talks contractors through how they can work towards meeting two criteria for the Quality Payment

I am thinking of buying a lease from a business in administration. What do I need to be concerned about?

Creating a performance culture will enable you to make a difference to your business

I am taking a lease of a new pharmacy that is under construction. How do I protect myself against problems?

Are you are planning to move your pharmacy to new premises under construction?

Get involved today in community pharmacy’s digital future, says Dawn Williams, head of customer development at Celesio UK

How can independent pharamcies grow in the future, and cope with cuts