Pharmacy Educational Reads Archive

Recent consumer research conducted by the National Association of Community Pharmacists (NCPA) illuminates some interesting differences in perceptions between what pharmacists think their customers want and what those customers actually desire.

It’s the million dollar question: Do I buy an existing pharmacy, or do I start my own from scratch? Compelling arguments exist for both options.

Inspiration for new business ideas for the pharmacy can come from just about anywhere depending on how observant and creative the pharmacist/owner may be.

In visits to more than 60 pharmacies across the United States in the past three years, veteran industry consultant Bruce Kneeland has documented thriving independent pharmacies of all sizes (600 ft2 to 34,000 ft2), and in all markets (urban, suburban,

Operating a successful independent community pharmacy business requires crafting a business strategy with short and long-term goals and managing a set of key metrics to achieve them.

Using an accountant to manage the pharmacy’s bill paying and payroll can help the pharmacist/owner free up time to devote to other aspects of the business.