Stronger Together: Vote for Baba Akomolafe for the NPA Board Election 2025

Stronger Together: Vote for Baba Akomolafe for the NPA Board Election 2025

📌 The Future of Pharmacy Depends on Strong Leadership Community pharmacy is at a crossroads. With funding challenges, rising costs, and shifting NHS priorities, independent pharmacies need a strong voice at the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) Board. 📢 This election is an opportunity to vote for a leader who understands these challenges firsthand. 🛠 Why…

Building Trust in Retail Pharmacy: Why Reliability and Accountability Matter

Building Trust in Retail Pharmacy: Why Reliability and Accountability Matter

In an independent pharmacy, reliability and accountability are not just desirable traits—they are essential for success. Every prescription filled, patient consultation provided, or service delivered depends on the team’s ability to trust one another and take responsibility for their actions. For pharmacy leaders and owners, mastering this habit goes beyond maintaining day-to-day operations. It’s the…

Ten Essential Habits of High-Performing Pharmacy Teams

Ten Essential Habits of High-Performing Pharmacy Teams

A pharmacy’s success depends on its team. High-performing teams don’t just happen—they’re built on a foundation of trust, communication, and shared goals, reinforced by daily habits that drive efficiency and collaboration. In this final installment of our series on pharmacy team dynamics, we’ll explore: ✅ The ten habits that define high-performing pharmacy teams✅ Practical steps…

Building Trust: The Cornerstone of a High-Performing Pharmacy Team

Building Trust: The Cornerstone of a High-Performing Pharmacy Team

Trust is the foundation of any successful team. In an independent pharmacy, where teamwork directly impacts patient care, trust takes on an even greater significance. Without it, collaboration falters, conflicts linger, and efficiency suffers. With it, teams thrive—delivering exceptional care and fostering a supportive work environment. In this fourth installment of our series on pharmacy…

Overcoming Challenges: The Five Dysfunctions of a Pharmacy Team
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Overcoming Challenges: The Five Dysfunctions of a Pharmacy Team

No matter how skilled or dedicated your pharmacy team is, challenges are inevitable. From miscommunication during a busy shift to unresolved conflicts affecting morale, even the best teams face hurdles. The key to success lies not in avoiding challenges but in addressing them effectively. In this third installment of our series on pharmacy team dynamics,…

Building Strong Foundations: What Makes an Effective Pharmacy Team?

Building Strong Foundations: What Makes an Effective Pharmacy Team?

An independent pharmacy thrives on teamwork. Every team member plays a vital role in keeping the pharmacy running smoothly, from dispensing medication and advising patients to managing stock and ensuring compliance. But what separates a good team from a truly effective one? In this second post of our series on pharmacy team dynamics, we’ll explore…