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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

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Self care: a future beyond OTC medicines?

Find out why community pharmacy should be at the forefront of the emerging self care revolution.

23 Jun 2020

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Audit for everyday pharmacy practice

Time for a refresher on the key principles of clinical governance.

22 Jun 2020

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Do you delegate responsibly?

Delegation is a critical leadership skill, yet so many managers fail to delegate responsibly.

18 Jun 2020

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Building resilience in the workplace

With the current challenges in mind, here, with some minor adaptations, is a module on personal resilience from 2016.

18 Jun 2020

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What happens next? Scenario planning

Over the past few weeks we have seen how quickly things can change dramatically when they have to.

16 Jun 2020

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Let's talk about weight

Weight management services more than double what someone will lose. We look at what’s available, and a best practice pharmacy service 

05 Feb 2020

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Seven deadly (retail) sins

Real World Analytics' John Hogan finds plenty of opportunities for improvement on pharmacy shelves

23 Jan 2020

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Pharmacy responds to green agenda

It pays to keep your environmental credentials in order, and many customers expect it

23 Jan 2020

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Choice key to smoking cessation wins

Darush Attar-Zadeh says pharmacy and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) continue to play a strong role alongside vaping and e-cigarettes

20 Jan 2020

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