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Mémoire (M.P.M.O.)--Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 1990. / "Mémoire de maîtrise en gestion des petites et moyennes organisations, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi" CaQCU Document électronique également accessible en format PDF. CaQCU

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Thesis (Pharm.D.)--Butler University, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 22).

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xv, 194 leaves / Globally, complementary and alternative medicine is a rapidly expanding sector of which homeopathy and the sale of ‘over-the-counter’ homeopathic medicines is an integral part. In South Africa, the sale of homeopathic products in 2003 increased by 16.4% over figures for 2000. The sale of homeopathic medicines specifically, increased by 23% for the same period, and the sale of homeopathic medicines consists of 67% of all homeopathic products sold. The main method of distribution of these products is via retail outlets like health shops and pharmacies (Health Products Association, 2005). It is thus expected that health shop staff have a basic understanding of complementary therapies, including homeopathic medicines, due to the fact that these products are available ‘over-the-counter’ in health shops. To be effective health service providers, they are expected to understand the principles of homeopathy and its application via the available ‘over-the-counter’ homeopathic products. However, at best we can only assume the understanding that the health shop staff have. Thus, the level of understanding of homeopathy amongst health shop staff was examined through the use of a quantitative questionnaire.

The objective of this study is to assess the functional strategies of retail pharmacies in South Africa with a view to identify and evaluate variables which universally and significantly influence their profitability. The study devoted attention to both external, uncontrollable variables and internal, controllable variables. The functional strategies were assessed by means of management audit criteria. A sample of 800 retail pharmacies was selected from the 2 755 retail pharmacies in South Africa at the time of the study. A response rate of 32% was achieved. Multiple regression analysis was used in this study and the influences identified may be summarised as follows: Positive influences: General management : Written mission statement; Strength and weaknesses analysed. Marketing management: Location in a medical centre; Trading hours; Number of prescriptions dispensed. Personnel: Number of management courses attended. Purchasing: Purchase ratio. Financial management: Single proprietorship; Partnership. Negative influences: General management : Lack of a written mission statement. Marketing management: Location in a shopping centre; Location on the street front; Pricing by means of percentage mark-up (Pricing may be regarded as a variable related to both marketing and financial management.) Personnel: -. Purchasing: -. Financial management: Discounts afforded to medical schemes; Close corporation In order to enhance and improve their profitability, retail pharmacists should capitalise on those variables which influence profitability positively and modify those variables which were found to influence profitability negatively. Recommendations are made on how the above variables should be used to influence the profitability of retail pharmacies positively. / Business Management / D. Com. (Business Economics)

Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006. / It was my perception, after having worked in the Complementary and Alternative Medicines Industry, that the knowledge and understanding of homeopathy by retail providers, was poor. Considering that pharmacies also sold over-the- counter homeopathic medicine, I felt it would be of value to do an empirical study in order to obtain more accurate data on this topic. / M