Have you seen the latest from Elements magazine this July?
Each month, we publish multiple online-only articles about what’s happening in the pharmacy industry and what you need to know to improve your own independent community pharmacy. We share information ranging from retail tips, to pharmacy operations ideas and the latest advancements in pharmacy technology. You’ll find checklists, tips, success stories and expert advice for pharmacy owners and managers looking to move their businesses forward.
Take a look at our most popular articles from July.
Aside from the blood, sweat, and tears, there are many factors that play into making your dream for your business a reality. We compiled this list of 10 habits of highly successful pharmacy owners to help you improve the success of your own pharmacy.
As a pharmacist, an expert in health care and a trusted confidante, you can help patients reduce their risk for polypharmacy. Here are five questions to ask your patients during your next one-on-one consultation to avoid the use of multiple medications.
And, because you’re their trusted confidante, making sure patients are properly cared for is always a top priority for independent community pharmacies. Check out these eight actions pharmacists can take to improve patient safety.
Happy employees and a happy bottom line go hand-in-hand, Motivated employees work harder to ensure that your pharmacy is profitable, that patients are happy and that business is successful. Here are some tips for inspiring your employees to grow your business.
Regardless of how much time and money you spend on marketing and advertising, your efforts won’t be successful if you don’t clearly and effectively communicate your brand. Check out these brand-building ideas to consider when developing your own independent community pharmacy’s brand.
Once you’ve established a brand, you can use tools such as data mining to identify new opportunities and increase profits. Here are some of the most beneficial ways to use data mining to increase your pharmacy’s profitability.
If your pharmacy isn’t providing unique service offerings or keeping up with industry trends, your business may be falling behind. But, before you choose which niche (or niches) you want to specialize in, it’s a good idea to think it through. Consider these five things before choosing your pharmacy’s next niche program.
One of your pharmacy’s greatest assets is the relationship you have with your patients. Fortunately, there are ways to build and maintain strong relationships with patients that don’t take all day. We came up with five things you can do in your pharmacy to build your relationships with patients in under a minute. When you establish relationships with your patients, you can increase your profitability by using a relationship marketing approach. Here are some key concepts to consider for the success of your pharmacy’s relationship marketing efforts.
