Edition #31 Newsletter

Welcome to Edition #31 of Computachem E-Newsletter.
In this edition you will find that we have commenced a subscriber's forum to develop a continuing commentary for each topic or article. Please take the time to visit the forum through the link located directly under the title of each article, also at the completion of each article.
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Rollo Manning adds a new panel to his "Job of a Pharmacist" model entitled Professional Image.
A pause in model development will now occur, so that amplification of each of the points already made, can be developed.

Ken Stafford is back in this edition wondering why pharmacists give so much away for free.
Do you agree?

Pat Gallagher is back with more details on b2b e-commerce development and the unique numbering system that will open up your business to cost saving opportunities, if you are prepared to embrace the concept.

Woolworths e-commerce initiatives are featured, updating four major areas they are rapidly developing.
These developments are one of the reasons that the sharemarket values Woolworths shares so highly, and all represent steep competition for the retailing efforts of pharmacy.

Jon Aldous outlines that with some simple self education, it is possible to put your business on the Internet in a basic format, for very little cost. The exercise is worth following, because it will "kick start" you into thinking through what your Internet development should result in.
Do you have a vision?

Heather Pym, a medical practice pharmacist, and a new writer for the newsletter, shares her experiences working within a Division of General Practice in Melbourne. Her article series should prove to be very interesting, giving a GP perspective on pharmacy.

Peter Sayers continues his idealised model development for a consultant pharmacist practice, integrated into a community pharmacy, but not dependent on a government subsidy.
In his latest article he rounds out the concept of utilising available pharmacy human resources to market a consultancy program.

And finally, Roundup brings some more information regarding the new Tiwi Island indigenous pharmacy.
This new initiative has drawn some criticisms by the Pharmacy Guild, but whatever the outcome, indigenous people have finally the opportunity to develop a pharmacy service suited to their own culture and local requirements.

Roy Stevenson has spilt red wine all over his keyboard, and regrets that he is unable to be with us in this edition. However, he has vowed to give up the grape and will be with us once more.

Don't forget to check out the forum and post your ideas and comments.
They will be greatly appreciated.

Neil Johnston
August 1st, 2001

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