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Letby case: ‘Lessons need to be learned’ in community pharmacy

The Pharmacist

And it raised ‘significant concerns’ about the power of non-clinical managers in community pharmacies, especially those operated by large private companies.

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Community Pharmacy Managers, Owners Must Address Workplace Violence

Pharmacy Times

Although important for patient health care, pharmacies’ convenient locations leave staff prone to workplace violence.

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5 Ways to Prepare for a Successful 2023 at Your Pharmacy

Digital Pharmacist

People used to consider the pharmacy as a place to fill their prescriptions, but, pharmacies and pharmacists do much more than prepare medications. Most people fill their medication and medicinal devices from their local community pharmacies. Additional Pharmacy Services. OTC Products. Customer Specific Service.

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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Such is the transformative journey of Dr. Jorie Kreitman, a dedicated pharmacy manager at Walgreens. Early Inspiration Dr. Kreitman’s passion for pharmacy ignited at the tender age of 7 when she was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), a condition characterized by irregularly fast or erratic heartbeats.

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‘Pharmacy icon’ retires after nearly 60 years of service

The Pharmacist

Pharmacy manager Betty Pritchard is calling time on her career after clocking up an incredible 59 years of service at Watkin-Davies Pharmacy in Bettws, Newport. Retiring at the age of 91, Ms Pritchard’s career has spanned over seven decades, having spent 13 years at another pharmacy before joining Watkin-Davies.

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2023 Pharmacy Trends to Look For

Digital Pharmacist

The role of the community pharmacy has increased tremendously especially during the COVID pandemic. For pharmacies, it is important to understand the needs of the patients, and the services that patients are looking for so patient expectations can not only be met but exceeded. .

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Pharmacy Business Conference 2024

pharmacy mentor

Pharmacy Mentor are delighted to extend a warm invitation to all pharmacy owners, pharmacists, superintendents, and decision-makers across the UK to join us at the Pharmacy Business Conference 2024. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and actionable insights that they can immediately apply to their pharmacy practices.