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What makes a good pharmacy owner?
There are certain characteristics that mark out a successful pharmacy owner, says John Thornett In my business life I talk to many business owners, from all walks of life with …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in the pharmacy sector… The pharmacy sector celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 with a debate about whether flexibility helped or hindered the profession; …
BD acquires Dose Innovations
BD has announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets from Dose Innovations In January Dose Innovations entered voluntary administration, with turnaround, restructuring and insolvency advisory firm Cor Cordis …
How is technology supporting healthcare consumer behaviour?
From passive recipients to active participants, our role in healthcare as patients and consumers has changed By Karin Bauer, VP Client Services, SGK Health based in the US From passive …
Owners on notice
Regulators to focus on pharmacy ownership and franchise arrangements The Victorian Pharmacy Authority is set to introduce an audit program this year that will focus on pharmacy business commercial arrangements, in …
Data breach law coming into effect
The new law, which the Pharmacy Guild says will apply to most community pharmacies, could see businesses that fail to report a breach face fines of up to $1.8 million …
Student Business Plan Competition opens
The 12th National Student Business Plan Competition is now underway; a competition which tests the flair and entrepreneurship of students preparing for a career in community pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild …
Kickstart Your Pharmacy in 2018
Get in early and set you metric targets to ensure a successful year, says Natalie Sirianni Happy New Year! I hope you had a great Christmas period with your family …
What’s the best option?
Cost cutting on wages versus investing in companion selling to get results: do the simple math, it’s a no brainer, says Glenn Guilfoyle As I travel this big country of …
API grows despite tough conditions
More than 20 new Priceline Pharmacies are planned for the current year, API chief Richard Vincent says In announcing its financial year results, API said its growth was set to …
Sigma settles with CWH
Sigma has announced that it has reached a settlement with the My Chemist/Chemist Warehouse group over its wholesaling arrangements MC/CW had announced an intention to source some of its lines …
Amazon entering pharmacy a “matter of when, not if”
While speculation has been brewing for months, analysts say it’s now only a matter of time — but the Guild says people will continue to visit pharmacies for meds advice …