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Stand out at work
There’s an old joke about farmers: They are “outstanding” in their fields. Or is it “out, standing” in their fields? If you want to be outstanding in your field, you probably don’t have acres of land to make the anecdote amusing. But there is nothing funny about being a standout at work. In fact,…
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A Pharmacy Industry Model
Celesio is a leading international wholesale and retail company and provider of logistics and services to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. It is a German company with headquarters based in Stuttgart. The proactive and preventive approach ensures that patients receive the products and support that they require for optimum care. With some 39,000 employees, Celesio…
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Perceived Hurdles For Clinical Services Published
Recent reports in various media cited research done in respect cardiovascular disease and pharmacist involvement delivered as a paid clinical service provided from a pharmacy environment. The research was undertaken by the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Pharmacy which conducted in-depth interviews with 21 NSW community pharmacists, based around the feasibility of a cardiovascular disease…
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Clawing your way to the bottom
Seth Godin’s blogs are a refreshing way to stay grounded. He reminds us that to trade in your standards in order to gain short-term attention or profit isn’t as easy as it sounds. “Once-great media brands that now traffic in cheesecake and quick clicks don’t get there by mistake. Respected brands that rush to deliver…
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Be accountable if you want to count
The recent political silly season is over – finally – and once again, I was listening for one particular word in the endless ads that peppered the airwaves: accountability. It seems like the only time you hear that word is in the context of blaming one’s opponent for lack of it. I suspect that the…