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Digital & technology

Dealing with online returns

E-commerce can boost your pharmacy's business, but a robust returns policy is vital

02 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Efficiency

Stocktaking to unlock efficiencies?

More and more pharmacies are turning to stocktaking services. What might that mean?

02 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding

Consider changing your tax year now

Business owners could be affected by the change in 'basis period' rules

11 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

Employment

Cover stories

The demand for flexible, trained pharmacy professionals has seen some areas struggling to recruit locums, despite figures showing that pay rates are on the rise. So what can pharmacy employers do to attract the locum staff they need?

01 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

Employment

The consequences of lying on a CV

Lying on a CV can have serious consequences – for both employees and employers

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Legal

Energy regulations: Change around the corner

As a pharmacy business, what do you need to know about MEES?

02 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

Business environment

Not a pretty picture, but a mixed one

Two recent reports put into stark relief the concerns of community pharmacy leaders over the current state of pharmacy in England and its future prospects

02 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Employment

Make the right calls over pregnancy

In most cases an employee’s pregnancy will pass smoothly. Here’s a reminder of what you should know

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

Avoiding the wage spiral

With many employees seeking not just a pay rise but an inflation-busting one, employers need to be creative in offering low cost but valuable alternatives

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Management problem solving

Sole director

There are some relatively straightforward actions that can minimise risk when your company has only one director

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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It's time to do things differently

The increasing pressure on the NHS makes it clear that things must be done differently if it is to endure, says Dr Helen Davies, who suggests population health management holds the key

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Are shortages an inevitable consequence of the next VPAS deal?

A new deal between Government and pharmaceutical industry is due in 2023. With industry predictions of the adverse consequences of getting it wrong, Leela Barham says active monitoring and action is needed

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Financial Management & Funding

Pitching for help with cashflow

As community pharmacy faces a cashflow crisis, Leela Barham play's devil's advocate on the case for government-backed loans

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

Practice

Cold comfort

Update: good practice guidance for cold storage of medicines

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

Eyes & ears

A clear view

Théa Pharmaceuticals is using more than a decade of ophthalmology experience in the UK to further expand its range and its support for community pharmacy

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Will you bother?

You cannot plan carefully enough or too soon when it comes business and inheritance

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article