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Opening a pharmacy

  • 10-09-2024 12:00pm
    #1
    pcow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭


    Hello!
    I am looking into the possibility of opening a pharmacy in my village. I am a pharmacist myself 9+ years. There is a sole GP and possible nursing home up for grabs. The premises, which needs some renovation and shop-fitting has good parking and good location.. It belongs to my parents whom I would rent it from. There is no other pharmacy for 20km in all directions and it's a busy summer spot, although low population. Ideally I'd like to eventually employ another pharmacist once (if) profitable.

    I understand that someone who has been through this process themselves may not be willing to divulge such on the internet but I just need a few pointers in the right direction. Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated, many many thanks.



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  • #2
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,142 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Does the GP currently have a dispensing contract? From when I was adjacent to this many years ago, this could cause friction with a new pharmacy - but was sometimes welcomed with open arms. It is a loss of income but with a consequent reduction in workload (and break-in risk) for the GP.



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