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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

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Cold comfort

Update: good practice guidance for cold storage of medicines

23 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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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Will you bother?

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

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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IR35 rules to continue

The Off-Payroll Working Rules, which apply when a business engages a contractor operating through a personal service company, including some locums, will now continue past April 2023.

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Staff retention is not a lost cause

Staff retention is an issue. Pharmacy owners can take action to improve the retention of valued staff in the long-term

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The VPAS agreement: the next supply chain threat?

What's the relevance of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) to community pharmacy and the supply chain?

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Place-based partnerships explained

What's a place-based partnership? A new briefing from the King's Fund is a useful start

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Winter pressure insights point to opportunity

A new report from policy research centre Future Health demonstrates how multiple data sets can combine to identify gaps for community pharmacy

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Clinical connections shows way forward for Clanwilliam Health

Best known for its RxWeb pharmacy PMR solution, Clanwilliam Health is using insights from other healthcare sectors to create ever more integrated systems

04 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Alterations and upgrades: do you need a licence?

Carefully consider the terms of your lease before undertaking alterations to your premises

04 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Adding to pharmacy’s case

What are the key messages in the NPA's latest contribution to making the case for more investment in community pharmacy in England?

04 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Prepping for a formal valuation

A business valuation determines the market value of your business

01 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Use ‘stay interviews’ to understand employees

With a shortage of labour across many business sectors, it makes more sense than ever to retain good employees

01 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A lesson in handling grievances

Dealing with employees who have lodged a grievance is not easy, especially when they refuse to follow procedure.

07 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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England's health and care system: a guide

Making sense of the organisations and acronyms now in charge of England's NHS

06 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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