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Personal Note from Rachel

Greetings

In February 2025, there’s still plenty of time to complete the annual Pharmacy Assessment review – but December comes quickly! There’s something so satisfying about ticking off this annual task early in the year.

Embrace the 6Ps of Professional Development: Proper planning leads to outstanding performance! By starting early, we can proactively review our goals, gather insights, and enhance our service quality more easily.

Let’s turn this task into an opportunity for growth – and get ahead together!

Maintaining compliance and delivering exceptional service is crucial in pharmacy practice. As operational demands increase, so does the challenge of upholding high standards. 4Front's Pharmacy Onsite Assessment is the solution your pharmacy needs for success.

 

Why Schedule Your 2025 Pharmacy Onsite Assessment Today?

Peace of Mind:  

While each Supervising Pharmacist can complete the Pharmacy Assessment audit themselves, many pharmacists get enormous peace of mind knowing their pharmacy has undergone a thorough third-party peer review. This assessment meets legal requirements and ensures alignment with the highest standards set by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). This assurance allows you to focus on what matters most—providing outstanding patient care.

Embrace Excellence:  

Our assessment helps you benchmark your services against PSI standards, identifying areas of excellence and opportunities for improvement. This collaborative process aligns your operations with best practices, prioritising patient safety and quality of care.

Reduce Stress:  

For busy owners, superintendent pharmacists, and supervising pharmacists, the Pharmacy Assessment System can seem overwhelming, with complex tasks and looming deadlines. Our onsite assessment alleviates this burden. With the guidance of a peer pharmacist, you can turn this daunting process into a rewarding experience, enabling you to concentrate on meaningful enhancements rather than merely completing checklists.

Tailored Support:  

We adopt a 'done-with-you' approach, ensuring your active involvement in the assessment. You’ll receive personalised feedback and actionable plans tailored to your pharmacy’s unique needs, providing a clear roadmap for improvement and making compliance a strategic advantage.

Proven Results:  

Pharmacists who have engaged with our service report significant benefits, including reduced stress and enhanced readiness for inspections. This process not only boosts your confidence but also cultivates a motivated team prepared to implement necessary changes.

Cost-Effective Investment:  

For just €649 per pharmacy, plus related expenses, you gain access to a comprehensive assessment that saves time, money, and stress in the long run. The return on this investment is invaluable—ensuring compliance, elevating service quality, and enhancing team performance.

Act Now:  

The time to elevate your pharmacy’s standards is now. Don’t allow the assessment to become a lingering task. Transform it into an actionable item that propels your pharmacy forward. Click below to book your appointment today.  

Conclusion

Your commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice is a given. By scheduling a Pharmacy Onsite Assessment with 4Front, you take a proactive step towards demonstrating compliance, enhancing service quality, and fostering a motivated team. Together, we can make this process enjoyable and productive.

Let’s work together to create a pharmacy that not only meets regulatory standards but also exceeds patient expectations. Book your Pharmacy Onsite Assessment today and experience the benefits firsthand!

And all completed within one day? If so, click here to learn more about our Pharmacy Onsite Assessment package.

Wishing you a fulfilling and reflective end of the year!

 

Professional Development Opportunities 

As part of your personal, professional and business development for 2025, we are thrilled to share a range of Professional Development Opportunities for pharmacists, coaches, leaders, and teams, including:

  • On-Site Pharmacy Practice Audit (PAS): Aligned with PSI Pharmacy Assessment System Annual Review requirements - on-site days available for 2025.
  • 4FrontPharmacyOnline: Self-directed learning for pharmacy teams, specifically focused on the sale and supply of Over The Counter Medicines (Section 2 of the Pharmacy Assessment System) - annual memberships available
  • Pharmacist Coach Academy: One-to-one leadership development coaching with Rachel Dungan MPSI, MCC-ACTC - focused on empowering pharmacy leaders to be future fit - two six-month slots opening Mar 2025
  • Just Get It Done CPD Mentoring: 90-min laser-focus session for pharmacists to prepare CPD ePortfolio Review re-submissions for 2024/2025 in 2025 - book now
  • ICF Mentor Coaching: Competency-based mentoring for those working towards ICF-ACC, PCC, and MCC credentials 
  • Cross-Professional Supervision: This is for coaches, mentors, and team leaders who want to navigate ethical, relationship, and performance-related dilemmas, deepen their practice, and/or restore and sustain their energy. 
  • Lead With Coaching 1-2-1: One-to-one leadership mindset and mental fitness coaching, powered by Positive Intelligence, to leverage your performance, relationships, and well-being - with Rachel Dungan MPSI, MCC-ACTC Action Step:  Complete the  Identify Your Saboteurs and VIA Strengths Finder Survey, then click the "90-Minute Strategy Session"  link to take advantage of a one-to-one strategy session with me and search my calendar to schedule the perfect time for you.  - two six-month slots opening Mar 2025
  • Lead With Coaching Programmes: Cross-industry, group leadership development programs to develop you and your team to lead with a coaching style of leadership - enrolling now for May and Sept 2025

Warm regards,

Rachel


Rachel Dungan
4Front Pharmacy Solutions Ltd