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A tale of workloads, contracts and discrimination

It’s well known that workload can cause stress, but to what extent are employers liable when an employee suffers?

21 Jan 2021

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Appetite for more

As chains continued to divest, others were bold enough to invest in bricks and mortar last year, despite the financial outlook. What do these contractors think 2021 has in store?

19 Jan 2021

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Lessons from enforcement action in online sales

Press stories alleging pharmacists are inappropriately selling medicines online don't seem to want to go away

14 Jan 2021

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The only way is ethics

Fairtrade, social responsibility and good governance have all followed heightened levels of corporate scrutiny

14 Jan 2021

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Cold storage: never more important

The logistical challenges involved in rolling out a Covid-19 vaccine should not be underestimated, says Lec Medical's Mike Butt

15 Dec 2020

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Pandemic boosts short term outlook, but long term concerns remain

Uptick in short term business confidence, but long term outlook remains poor, according to a survey. 

11 Dec 2020

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Creating a new balance in your business

Brand strategist Sid Madge suggests a way to respond to the stresses of the current pandemic 

11 Dec 2020

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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

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Refitting for a competitive future

Many pharmacies needed a rapid makeover to become Covid-19 compliant. But there are many other reasons to have a shopfit...

19 Nov 2020

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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

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Make time: stop stuff!

Change is a constant, even discounting the exceptional times we are living through in 2020. How do you manage?

22 Oct 2020

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Complaints: quick ways to winning solutions

Most complaints can be resolved quickly; some may even hold lessons that can lead to improved service.

22 Oct 2020

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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

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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

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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

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Time to ramp up online

It's never been more important for pharmacies to go digital, says digital marketing expert Rachel Murray

19 Oct 2020

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