Pharmacy Business
Touch screen health Print E-mail
Written by John White, Healthpoint Technologies Ltd   
The provision of touch screen healthcare information in pharmacies has long been an objective of the community pharmacy strategy in Scotland. In August 2005 David Dalglish, Chief Pharmacist of the Borders Health Board, took the decision to install touch screen systems in two of the local community pharmacies. The pharmacies, in Eyemouth and Jedburgh, are independently owned.
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Dealing with dry skin Print E-mail
Written by Christine Clark   
Dry skin (xerosis) is a feature of conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis but it can also be associated with frequent washing, the use of harsh soaps and detergents, hard water and environmental factors such as temperature extremes and dry air conditioning. It can be mildly and temporarily troublesome or it can involve extensive dryness, fissuring of the skin and, if for example the hands are affected, impairment of function. It is, of course, also a cosmetic problem – it looks and feels unattractive.
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IT: the key to meeting customer needs Print E-mail
Written by Anna Sutherland, Cegedim Rx   
Leading IT suppliers are looking to the future and continuing to develop products and services to help the pharmacy profession face the constant challenges of the new contract. After all, the principal focus for using IT is to save time, allowing systems to control repetitive tasks, which can translate into additional cost savings, enhance efficiencies and add professionalism to the business.
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Advances in mass market first aid Print E-mail
Written by Vanessa Stoecklein, Elastoplast   
Manufacturers’ new vision for the mass market first aid industry is to provide customers with the best possible wound care methods using innovations inspired by the medical industry. This vision is already apparent in the rows and rows of first aid products in pharmacies, with advanced technologies making their mark in this sector.
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