Business Class
Social media compliance for pharmacies: a friendly reality check
Pharmacists have well and truly found their feet on social media, writes Peak Strategies’ head of marketing, Sarah Rendell TikTok and Instagram reels are full of pharmacists educating, advocating, sharing …
Facing up to the coming flood
A tidal wave of change is set to break on community pharmacy, but as much of this is buried in accounting data, many pharmacies may not have their dikes ready …
Our perception of opportunity
The world of valuations has been the busiest that we’ve ever seen, and pharmacy land is certainly an active one at present, writes Peak Strategies director, John Thornett One thing …
Understanding the market cycle
When it comes to buying or selling a pharmacy, timing can be key, Pharmacy Solutions Australia managing director, Peter Marshall writes Understanding pharmacy market cycles is essential for buyers looking to secure …
The top 20: Business columns
Which of our pharmacy business advice columns were our readers most engaged with in 2025? These were our 20 most read business class columns during 2025: ‘This strategic alliance has …
Cash flow matters more than ever
When it comes to running a pharmacy cash flow is king, writes Peak Strategies’ accountant Patricia Aditopo Cash flow is the lifeblood of your pharmacy, and it must sit at …
The ‘cobra effect’
The lack of metrics and clarity around professional services means that they are not being pursued to the extent that they should, creating pharmacy’s own ‘cobra effect’ During the early …
Pharmacy prices set to rise: survey
Proprietors and aspiring owners expect prices to increase in 2026, a market sentiment survey reveals The latest Attain Pharmacy Market Sentiment Survey shows almost three-quarters of respondents believe pharmacy prices will rise …
Don’t let Christmas cheer cost you dear
Entertainment expenses – what you need to know in the lead up to Christmas Christmas is right around the corner, and for those who know me well, it’s no secret …
Confronting pharmacy’s ‘inconvenient truth’
Short-term thinking won’t be enough to fix the looming issue of stalled ‘real’ growth in community pharmacy. Bolder, proactive responses are needed An Inconvenient Truth was a documentary that screened …
Financial considerations to prepare your pharmacy for sale
The process of selling a pharmacy can be complex and typically requires a team effort involving owners, brokers, lawyers, accountants, bookkeepers, and other stakeholders, writes Peak Strategies’ Patricia Aditopo Proper …
Can trusts still hold shares?
Understanding the new pharmacy ownership rules in Queensland with Lachlan Ballinger, Yield Advisory The Queensland Government has introduced the most significant changes to pharmacy ownership rules in over 20 years. …