🏅  1. Celebrate Academic Wins with “Grades for Goodies” Turn report cards into a reason for kids to visit your pharmacy. Launch a “Grades for Goodies” program where children earn a small prize for every “A” (or equivalent) they bring in - whether it’s a printed report card or a screenshot from their school portal. 🎁  Reward ideas: A fizzy drink or juice A small toy or sticker A coupon for a free item on their next visit 📣  Pro Tip: Create a colourful flyer and share it wi

Smarter Ordering isn’t just a convenience - it’s a competitive advantage for South African Independent pharmacies. With OrderDIRECT, you unlock better cash flow, enhanced stock control, and smarter purchasing decisions that directly impact your bottom line. 💊 Why Smarter Ordering Is Crucial to Your Pharmacy Unlock Efficiency, Profitability, and Control with OrderDIRECT In today’s fast-paced Pharmacy environment, manual ordering and reactive stock management are no longer sus

In today’s fast-paced healthcare environment, patients expect more than just medication—they expect convenience, speed, and reliability. For South African pharmacies, meeting these expectations while managing costs and efficiency can be a challenge. That’s where the RxDROP App steps in, transforming the way pharmacies handle logistics. 💡  Total Control, Zero Guesswork Take the guesswork out of pharmacy logistics with a powerful, all-in-one delivery solution designed to strea

In the heart of South Africa’s evolving healthcare landscape, independent pharmacies are stepping into a bold new role - one that goes far beyond dispensing medication. These trusted community anchors are becoming frontline providers of accessible, affordable care through the rise of pharmacy-based clinics. 💊 Pharmacists: The Unsung Heroes of Primary Care Pharmacists have long been the “custodians of medicine,” offering expert guidance on medication use, side effects, and tr

Dear Valued Pharmacy Partner, In today's world, your pharmacy's first impression often starts online — before a customer even walks through your doors. That's why it's so important to make sure your business has a strong and professional presence on social media and Google. Google – Be Found, Be Trusted When customers search for your pharmacy, they should see accurate details, great reviews, and engaging photos. Registering your business on Google My Business allows you to ma

Running a clinic shouldn’t be complicated - or paper-based. With NHI on the horizon, now’s the time to go digital. Enter ComputAssist Clinic  - Built into RxPRO as an added workflow to streamline the management of your clinic. This means no double capturing of patient profiles, stock items and claims/billing processes.  We bring all of this together into a Single Management System This will enhance your Pharmacy Clinic efficiency, boost revenue, and elevate patient care Why C

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