Pharmacy Educational Reads

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.

Today’s health care and business environment is challenging. The economy continues to move slowly with a variety of thought on how long it will take before the housing market and job growth will recover.

Pharmacists can now play an even greater role in improving public health, not only by educating and advocating about the importance of immunizations but also providing them.

Creating a positive public image is an extension of the pharmacy’s marketing and community outreach efforts. Designing ways to build the pharmacy’s reputation as a health and wellness center will appeal to the desires of today’s consumers.

Pharmacists are increasingly being called upon to provide direct patient care programs that improve chronic disease management and improve the public health.

Attracting new customers to the pharmacy and keeping them coming back is a core goal for independent pharmacists. As a recent America’s Pharmacist article title says, “You’re in the Patient Business.”