Best Practices/Links

 

Competition

Mandatory Mail Order - Indie Pharmacy’s Biggest Front-End Competitor

Marketing, Branding & Sales  

Pharmacy Marketing & Sales: How to Increase Profits by Thousands of Dollars a Year

Nine Ways to Help Increase Front-End Sales

Pharmacy Pricing Strategies:  Why Being the Cheapest in Town isn't Always Productive 

4 Ways Independent Pharmacies Can Get More Referrals from Doctors 

How to Brand Your Independent Pharmacy as the 'Local Health Experts'   

Pharmacy Branding & Marketing: It Begins Within Your “4 Walls”  

Behind the Shelf Blog - Baby Boomer Women Are a Unique Set of Shoppers

Management/Personnel Practices

ASHSP Practice Managers Resource Center

Pharmacy Devlopment Services - Management consulting, staff training and strategic planning servicces.

Merchandising

McKesson Merchandising Support

NCPA Front-End Overhaul Program

Patient Demographics & Engagememt

How Pharmacies are Using Social Media

Effective Use of Social Media for Pharmacies

Independent Pharmacy Shoppers:  Who, What & WhyThis report puts a spotlight on the independent pharmacy front-end. It identifies shoppers’ behaviors, their purchase preferences and practices, and potential barriers that stand in the way of further engagement with independents.

Resources

Community Pharmacy Foundation for the Future - a great, free e-book on assesing your pharmacy's branding, marketing and sales efforts and developing effective strategies for a modern, successful operation.

Pharmacists Online - Pharmacy website development and loyalty programs

Hamacher Research Group Content Library - vital (and free) resources on independent pharmacy customers, purchasing patterns and growth drivers.