Open a Drug Store
A drug store is small business opportunity that's attractive to an entrepreneur or pharmacist. To open a pharmacy, obtain the proper licenses, understand inventories and and select the right location to attract a steady customer flow.
Instructions
1. Decide on a local ownership or a franchise. Open a pharmacy franchise inside a department store or grocery store. Certain drug stores often associate with chain stores such as Wal-Mart.
2. Choose a franchise or free-standing location based on good business practices for customer flow, parking and location.
3. Complete in-state pharmacy applications. You must meet certain requirements to open a drug store, and these differ from state to state.
4. Design the location based on pharmacy best practices. As a pharmacist, you know the importance of a patient consultation center and proper work space and storage. As a non-pharmacist businessperson, make sure you understand exactly what pharmacies require.
5. Hire qualified staff. Make sure pharmacists and assistants meet state certification requirements. Some states require a pharmacist-in-charge.
6. Execute an effective marketing plan. Drug store associations and marketing experts in the field can offer advice specific to this area of specialty.
7. Ensure the presence of effective security. Drug store operations handle controlled substances, and you need to make sure you protect the premises and employees.
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