Dear Member,

A big thank you to all members that joined us at the PharmaPlus Seminar and Trade Show on Sunday, 17th March 2024. We are delighted with your support and encouraging comments about the seminar and the work we do for our members.

For those who were unable to join us and everyone interested in a succinct summary, we are writing to share the key insights and significant moments from our recent PharmaPlus Trade Show. Please see the summary pdf document attached. Although the document is long, it is full of very useful information and we have broken it down so members can read chunks at a time and refer back to it easily.

A Confluence of Innovation and Collaboration

Under the banner 'Strength in numbers can only be realised if we work together', the event served as a vibrant showcase of the latest advancements in community pharmacy. The trade show stood as a beacon of our shared goals and ambitions, from cutting-edge technologies to enlightening discussions aimed at boosting efficiency and profitability.

Event Highlights

Spirit of Cooperation: We thank leading suppliers such as Alliance Healthcare, Sigma, Apotec, Healthpoint, and TympaHealth, alongside our hosts from Charac, Dataplast, Aequitas and Buttercups. Their contributions provided invaluable insights and presented innovative solutions for the community pharmacy sector.

RICE Philosophy Embodied: Hiten Patel, MD of PharmaPlus, reiterated our guiding principle—refresh, Innovate, Change, Efficiency. This ethos steers us towards growth and resilience amidst the evolving landscape of pharmacy services.

Dataplast - PharmaPlus' Drug Price Cascade: Detailed discussion on the system, pricing, suppliers and price lists as well as demo. Designed to help strengthen the buying power of the group united as one.

Digital Evolution: The introduction of Apotec's CRM solution highlighted the transformative potential of technology in enhancing patient engagement and operational efficacy.

Sustainability Through Partnership: The event emphasised the urgent need for timely collaborations, underlining the vital role partnerships play in addressing our industry's challenges.

Advancing Together:

The trade show reinforced the notion that our strength lies in unity and the vast potential that embracing change and innovation holds. Let us move forward collectively, leveraging the insights and strategies shared, to navigate the future of community pharmacy confidently.

Please see the attached document for comprehensive summaries and to delve into the collaborative opportunities showcased during the event. Your proactive participation and implementation of these concepts are crucial for our prosperity.

Thank you once again to everyone who attended and contributed to making the PharmaPlus Seminar a pivotal event. Your engagement and enthusiasm are the cornerstones of our community's strength and success.