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Challenges remain as clock ticks

The ongoing with the EU and UK presents numerous challenges for an industry preparing to continue to supply of medicines that comply with new legislation, says PharmaLex.

06 Dec 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Pandemic stokes pharmacy systems development

Community pharmacy's adapted model has accelerated changes in its operating systems too. 

06 Dec 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Six things to agree in advance in a JV

Solicitor Samuel Milne says preparation can be the key to success in formal business collaborations

20 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Time to review risk

As Covid cases rise again, Toyah Marshall suggests it's time to check that your pharmacy environment is safe

10 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Covid testing: where are we?

Guidance on the tests pharmacy can offer keeps changing, but its scope could be widening

10 Nov 2020 , 3 Min Article

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A new PPE landscape

Now the supply chain is tightened, where does that leave the manufacturers who stepped in when the pandemic strained availability of PPE? 

10 Nov 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Pandemic boosts online search

Online search for pharmacy tripled during the first pandemic peak, according to digital marketing agency Salience

08 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Key thoughts on buying a pharmacy

When buying a pharmacy, the choice of a share or asset transaction will dictate the rest of the process. 

21 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Mistaking holiday entitlements can prove costly

Getting holiday pay right can be a headache, especially if you are confused about what to include or how to calculate what's due

21 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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EY picture demands change

The detail that led EY to conclude that community pharmacy is heading for dire financial straits by 2024.

19 Oct 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Employee with a conviction?

Non-disclosure of a criminal conviction is not grounds for dismissal.

19 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Buyers (and sellers) beware

The Landlord and Tenant Act has traps for those looking to buy or sell a pharmacy property

19 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Form or function first?

Form is currently winning over function in the debate over representation in England. We look at the 'local' impact

21 Sep 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Planning permission for new pharmacies explained

Legal director Claire Timmings and associate Dan Murphy simplify the process

23 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Bright sparks

Lockdown has brought negatives, but it is now delivering positives, including inventions designed to help businesses thrive in the ‘new normal’

22 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Covid-19: SSP rule changes explained

Like much else, coronavirus has changed how the statutory sick pay regime is administered, as well as the level of coverage.

08 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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