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Study: Independents optimistic about turnover but face big challenges

The study by CIG Research revealed independents were not hopeful about their prospects of generating a profit in 2024.

12 Apr 2024

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Slight climb in pharmacists’ confidence about the future, says Lloyds Bank

Confidence levels up on last year but 'still in negative territory' with mixed financial outlook

13 Mar 2024

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Sigma conference: Independents have ‘room to improve’ on services

Large chains falling behind indies in terms of per-branch dispensing, Sigma conference hears.

26 Feb 2024

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Best decision we’ve ever made

Fin McCaul reflects on last year's challenges and steps into 2024 with confidence boosted by his Meditech dispensing robot.

24 Jan 2024

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Freeing up our time

In his latest diary entry on Prestwich Pharmacy's MediTech robot, Fin McCaul says he can focus on delivering Pharmacy First and other services.

22 Nov 2023

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Business focus: Improving independents

In the first of a series of articles, we look at how Meditech's technology is improving Prestwich Pharmacy's operations.

27 Sep 2023

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Are you considering buying a pharmacy?

Tertius Alberts at Charles Russell Speechlys answers some common questions to help inform independent buyers.

06 Jul 2023

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Right time to buy a pharmacy?

As Vinku Shah explains, there are several economic factors to consider when deciding if you should invest in a pharmacy.

08 May 2023

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Editor's view: Day Lewis leadership puts RPS to shame

Credit must go to Day Lewis - community pharmacy now needs to make strong policy statements.

02 May 2023

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A Remedi for the future

Deborah Evans set up private pharmacy and clinic Remedi Health in 2021 and she and her clients have seen the benefits.

23 Feb 2023

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Covid’s impact on community pharmacy

How did Covid shape the post-pandemic community pharmacy landscape? Kam Kalsi from IQVIA explains.

16 Feb 2023

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NPA Essential: October 2022

The latest news from the National Pharmacy Association.

03 Oct 2022

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Don’t lose out in the leasing stakes

You must focus on key commercial points and their legal implications, says solicitor Ben Butterworth.

05 Aug 2022

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Questions remain over hub-and-spoke for independents

Numark MD Jeremy Meader says the model may not be an attractive option for independents.

29 Jun 2022

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Buying a pharmacy?

Key points to consider when buying a pharmacy business

15 Jun 2016

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Developing leadership skills

This CPD module explains why leadership is important and describes the attributes of a good leader

17 May 2016

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