Customer service

Improve customer service and relations.

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Pharmacies must deliver scripts ‘with reasonable promptness’ despite Royal Mail delays

Stephen Kinnock said contractors must meet their NHS Terms of Service "where a delivery company is a third party".

23 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Only 1 in 8 online pharmacies offer same day delivery

‘Last mile’ delivery firm Gophr, which carried out an audit of 23 online pharmacies, describes this as a critical service gap.

29 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Boots launches blister pack recycling pilot in 100 stores

Boots is expanding its ‘Recycle at Boots’ scheme to include a blister pack recycling pilot in over 100 stores in London and South East England.

20 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Body language

This bite-sized learning module considers the impact of body language on customer consultations and ideal techniques.

20 Sep 2018 , 5 Min Module

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Communication skills

This bite-sized learning module considers the skills required for effective discussions with customers, patients and colleagues.

22 Sep 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Listen up!

This learning module considers the skills required for effective active listening in pharmacy, such as asking questions.

12 Aug 2016 , 5 Min Module

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Master a skilful ending

This learning module considers the skills of closing a consultation to ensure a customer understands their treatment plan. 

24 Jun 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Meeting customers' needs

Many pharmacies forget to take steps to ask customers what they want more of from the pharmacy

31 May 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Structured questioning at the counter

This looks at the process of questioning for giving advice or recommending a product

31 May 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Improving customer service

Beat your competitors: valuable rules for improving customer service

31 May 2016 , 900 Min Module

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How can I change behaviour?

Patient consultations: techniques for changing people’s behaviour

31 May 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Listen, explain, plan

This learning module considers the skills of explanation and planning to best support customers during consultations.

23 May 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Building strong relationships

This service excellence learning module considers the importance of building stronger relationships with your customers.

18 Apr 2016 , 900 Min Module

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Patient-centred care

This learning module considers how putting patients at the centre of their care improves their health and wellbeing.

24 Mar 2016 , 5 Min Module

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Meeting the needs of customers with disabilities

This service excellence learning module considers how pharmacies can help meet the needs of customers with disabilities. 

19 Feb 2016 , 900 Min Module

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