1. What I learned
Adam McLemore

2. Location of Pharmacy Population of area X by 2 Rx per patient
Divided among all pharmacies in area
Aim =7000 (do-able with 1 pharmacist without being overworked)
Patients with choice (usually lower income, Medicaid)
Low income housing
Lower income usually have more Rx (5)

3. Location Continued
Surrounding businesses (Food Lion, chain pharmacies, physicians)
Food Lion vs Publix
Services offered by independents
Sets out from chains
Customer service, delivery
Why do pharmacies in an area fail?
Consider first fill and refill opportunities
Collab opportunities with surrounding businesses

4. Starting a pharmacy $600K Connections and expert advice
Look at the population (demographics)
Talk with community members, current pharmacies, physicians, local businesses (Food Lion)
Look ahead at where the business will be in 3-5 years
Marketing/ advertising

5. Wholesalers Primary Secondary Producer Manufacturer Packager
Repackager
Distributor
Generic vs brand
Most generics come from 3 manufacturers