Calendar of template tweets

This article gives you suggested tweets for your Twitter account based on health awareness dates and seasonal services for your pharmacy.

Is it best to lease or buy a delivery van?

So, your pharmacy needs a new van for deliveries, but should you lease one or buy one? What’s best for your business? 

10 things about ... FMD implementation

From 9 February 2019 the EU Falsified Medicines Directive will change the process of dispensing medicines in Europe. What do we know about it?

Is it tougher being a pharmacy locum?

Flexible working as a pharmacy locum an attractive proposition, but there are downsides. P3 looks at current issues

Making SEO work for your pharmacy

When it comes to selling your services online, remember to think from the user’s perspective, says Saam Ali.

Making the first move

Richard Hough offers a checklist for those thinking of taking the plunge to purchase.

Planning your exit strategy

When considering selling your pharmacy, it is imperative to stand back and consider a few key points, says Tony Evans, Head of Pharmacy at Christie & Co.

Is your team ready for roll out of OTC prescribing restrictions?

Pharmacists need to be prepared for the roll-out of OTC precribing restrictions

The 13 steps to GDPR – put the regulations into practice

All pharmacies should complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), suggests PSNC

Get to grips with data protection

Pharmacy contractors are up against a tight deadline to ensure they comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

10 things about... automated dispensing

If it feels like computers are taking over the world, it’s because they are, but there are benefits from letting hard drives do the hard work

The cost of maintaining medicines supply

Pharmacy businesses are vulnerable at a time when medicine shortages are causing price fluctuations and wholesaler bills are difficult to pay

Maximising your digital potential

John Whittam explains how exploiting the likes of email marketing and website advertising can drive customers into your pharmacy.

Get ready for your close-up

Video is the future of marketing and it’s high time you put your business in the frame.

In short supply: Scarce and expensive medicines

What does the current shortage of a range of generic medicines mean for community pharmacy contractors and their patients?

Opportunity in adversity

Far from being grim, the future is looking brighter for pharmacies that are prepared to think outside the box and consider expanding into new areas of business