Need Vs. Want. When to Replace Technology in Your Pharmacy
Earlier this year, I decided to purchase a new bike. A decision which I agonized over probably a bit too much. I couldn’t decide whether I would...
A Sneak Peek at 3 Great Features for RMS Blog Readers
RBC 2019 with Cardinal Health kicked off this week and Thursday is the first day for attendees to visit the Exhibit hall. This year, RMS is debuting...
Is Quality or Cost Most Important?
The investments you make in the things you care about matter. From the food you feed your family to the technology you use in your pharmacy.
Training
Happy Fourth of July from RMS
When I was a kid, the moment the bell rang on the last day of school, summer officially started. It didn’t matter if the skies were cloudy and gray...
Customer Loyalty
Why Independence Day is an Important Holiday for Retail Pharmacy
When you think of holiday spending, Independence Day may not be number one on your list. It’s not a time when we exchange gifts or plan elaborate...
Patient Care
The Rule Book for Your Pharmacy Business
Have you ever played a game without fully understanding the rules? Frustrating right? You get the concept and the end goal but the first time or two...
4 Ways to Save your Bottom Line with Point-of-Sale
Slow and steady wins the race, or so the saying goes. It’s applicable in so many different ways. Most of them speaking to the power of perseverance....
Customer Loyalty
Customer Loyalty in Your Pharmacy
A good customer loyalty program can make a world of difference in your pharmacy. But in many pharmacies, customer loyalty is thought of either as...
Are You Ready to Make the Most of Trade Show Season?
Here are our favorite tips to help you make the most of whatever shows you plan on attending this year.
Shouldn’t This be Easier? Identifying Ineffective Pharmacy Workflows
For a long time, I disdained the pressure cooker hype. To me, it seemed like one extra, and very large, piece of equipment to take up space in my...
Customer Loyalty
What Does “Strategy” Actually Mean Anyway?
If you dive down the rabbit hole of trying to better your business in any meaningful way, you’re going to run into the idea of “strategy”. It’s...
Efficiency
What to do When Space is at a Premium in Your Pharmacy
Getting rid of unnecessary clutter seems to be trending. From simple organization hacks, to purging your life of everything that doesn’t bring you...
Why Every Pharmacy Needs Point-of-Sale
“My pharmacy is very small, and we don’t have a lot of OTC’s.” “We don’t do a lot of retail business.” “Our pharmacy has no front end.” Do any of...
Efficiency
What’s the Real Cost?
Cost vs. value is a tricky thing. How do you decide whether something is really worth the money you’ll spend on it? It’s a question we talk about...
Training
Are Your Pharmacy Staff Dependent on You?
This coming Fall, my kiddos will be starting Kindergarten. And even 5 months away, there’s a flurry of preparation. I’ve filled out what feels like a...
