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‘Impossible to predict’ how demand will unfold
Uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic means Sigma won’t give full guidance as to earnings, but the wholesaler has achieved “outstanding” results, it says In a statement to the ASX …
‘Time is of the essence.’
An expert tackles retail lease obligations and rents for pharmacy owners in the current challenging environment, and provides advice on contingency planning Phillip Chapman, Director of Lease1, has explored the …
Getting back to basics
What are five key areas you need to focus on in your pharmacy? Business expert John Thornett outlines his top five It can be a little overwhelming when you are …
Chemist Warehouse a boon for EBOS
EBOS has announced “strong growth” in revenue and earnings with a pharmacy business boosted by its agreement with Chemist Warehouse The group has reported a significant increase in first half …
Deciphering the puzzle
Do you know how to read a financial statement? Here’s a quick guide by Victoria Le, from Peak Strategies As a pharmacist, you are qualified and well trained to help …
Sealing the deal
What are the eleven key steps in buying or selling a pharmacy? Natalie Sirianni counts down the process Selling or buying a pharmacy can be a fairly long process, usually …
The endowment effect
There’s a very good reason why you need to be aware of market conditions and not let your emotions rule when you’re selling your pharmacy, explains Natalie Sirianni It’s called …
Are you one of these pharmacist ‘types’?
The shopkeeper, the grocer, the locum, the homeopath, the community pharmacist… one researcher has attempted to classify pharmacists into various categories Pharmacists are not a homogeneous group, yet little attention …
‘You are pharmacists, not retailers.’
Pharmacy business expert John Thornett says he picked up some valuable ideas at the recent Pharmacy Connect conference. Here’s his seven key learnings I find Sydney a very busy and …
Pharmacy won’t be deregulated: Hooper
Sigma is entering a “growth phase where we have few business constraints” following the end of its contract with Chemist Warehouse Sigma has announced its financial results for the six …
The week in review
It’s been a week of doctors versus pharmacists, with GPs taking to the media to accuse pharmacy of bullying, profit-seeking and administering old vaccines There was a flurry of attacks …