PHM21202 Pharmacy Management

Through this course, students are introduced to the basic understanding and competencies necessary to assume a managerial role within various pharmacy settings, with emphasis on community pharmacy. In addition to the standard operating procedures in phamaceutical settings, common managerial challenges are incorporated – management of customers, staff, finances, marketing and  risks within the pharmaceutical sector in today's competitive business environment. Essentially the course highlights consideration of the fundamentals of managing the pharmacy as business unit in terms of its suppliers, its staff and customer profitably.