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‘Get in front of the curve’
Pharmacy owners need to “start controlling their destiny” when it comes to lease negotiations and engage with landlords early, Lease1 director, Phil Chapman says Competitive activity in the retail rental …
Consolidated standards, clearer expectations
What the new Pharmacy Board guidelines mean for your practice, by Stephanie McGrath, principal at Twenty20 Legal In April 2026, the Pharmacy Board of Australia released its consolidated Guidelines on …
The Grattan report—the stroke of the pen?
Pharmacy profitability and viability is heavily dependent upon government policy. Implementing any of the changes proposed by the recent Grattan report could spell disaster for many businesses On 15 August …
Building the future pharmacy workforce
Raven’s Recruitment’s David Shaw looks at why employers should consider sponsoring overseas-trained pharmacy graduates A regional pharmacy owner sits down after another long day behind the dispensary counter. The team …
What is the future of pharmacy?
Pharmacists are optimistic about the direction of the profession, as scope of practice delivers fresh opportunities, according to pharmacy business experts Peak Strategies Delegates at the Pharmacy Forum in Perth …
What makes pharmacists stay?
Raven’s Recruitment’s David Shaw shares lessons from some of Australia’s top community pharmacies The resignation email arrives at 7:12 am, before the pharmacy doors open. The owner reads it twice. …
Under the microscope
In a time of diversifying income streams, pharmacies need to take a much more detailed look at data The Assyriologist, archaeologist, collector and diplomat, Sir Austen Henry Layard, discovered, much …
Are you refit ready?
What does it really take to renovate, expand or relocate a pharmacy? Workflow and layout design specialists Marta Stybowski and Lisa Keen explore the necessary steps for achieving a successful …
Missed the date? Lose the shop!
Option deadlines are a pharmacy’s greatest risk, writes Stephanie McGrath For any retail pharmacist, the lease of your premises is one of your most valuable business assets, right alongside your …
The clause in your employment contract that is about to stop working
AP Group senior lawyer Rohan Murray looks at how proposed legislation is likely to impact non-compete clauses in employment contracts Most business owners have a non-compete clause sitting in their …
New anti-money laundering obligations
Business brokers managing the sale of pharmacies are now required to obtain additional information from vendors and buyers under new anti-money laundering rules, Attain Business Brokers director, Natalie Sirianni writes …
Your EOFY checklist: Streamline, organise and set up for success
The end of the financial year (EOFY) is just around the corner, and for pharmacy owners, wrapping up the year efficiently is key to starting the new financial year on …