It's more than penny pinching isn't it?
It's more than penny pinching isn't it?
A few years ago I worked as a locum for some pharmacies indulging in such activities - after letting off steam on this form (and supportive comments from Tony Schofield, Johnep et al) I gave them the flick. These people are few and far between.
Purchase profit has been squeezed considerably, with the lack of growth in the Cat M pot we've seen a reduction in turn over year-on-year for 6 years. This is despite an increase in Rx volume year on year.