Agenda phentermine on medications webpark pl for 2003 The Pharmaceutical Journal Vol 270 No 7246 p578-580 26 April 2003 This article Reprint Photocopy PDF * 130K Features Buying a pharmacy: A guide for the first-time buyer By Nick Holland-Brown, FCIS, FCMI Buying and managing their own pharmacy business is something that recently qualified pharmacists sometimes aspire phentermine on medications webpark pl to, but knowing where to start is often a problem. Our special feature this month looks at the practical, financial and legal aspects of buying a pharmacy business Mr Holland-Brown is Chairman of Orridge Business Sales Limited Although there is risk inherent in buying a pharmacy, it can be minimised phentermine on medications webpark pl by taking appropriate advice and doing plenty of research before making a final decision on what to buy. Finding and financing are separate operations, but the choice of business is clearly restricted by the availability of funds, so it is important to know at an early stage how much capital phentermine on medications webpark pl is available and how much loan, or other finance, can be raised. A quick look at the classified advertisement section of The Pharmaceutical Journal will identify a selection of agents of all sizes and in various locations.pharmacysales.net ) has, on average, details of about 100 pharmacies currently on the market, phentermine on medications webpark pl for example. For example, you may be tempted to buy one of the pharmacies offered for sale privately, but unless you seek independent advice you will not know whether it is correctly valued. Profit margins To understand the different profit margins you will encounter during your search, it is essential phentermine on medications webpark pl to consider the turnover split. Property When you have found your preferred pharmacy there is a lot of research that needs to be done before you reach the offer stage and here you may need to consult professional advisers. When you are ready, make your offer (subject to contract) through phentermine on medications webpark pl the agent acting for the vendor. Try to ascertain how much interest in the business there is in order to help you pitch your offer at the correct level. In order to complete as swiftly as possible after your offer is accepted, you will need to have chosen a solicitor phentermine on medications webpark pl to act on your behalf. Reach an agreement over the treatment of such items and ensure that the stocktaker in charge is notified on the day. As the Office of Fair Trading has made us all too aware, nothing is guaranteed for ever.