Calm The Pharm Podcast

In this episode, we're diving into the intricate world of pharmacy applications under Rule 136 of the Pharmacy Location Rules. Whether you’re in the midst of an application or planning for the future, this episode is packed with valuable insights that could be the difference between approval and rejection.

Hit play and equip yourself with the knowledge you need to navigate the complexities of the Rule 136 application process with confidence. And remember, diligence and clarity are your best allies in this journey. Good luck! 

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Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

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In this episode, we tackle a critical yet often challenging aspect of business sales: how to effectively inform employees about the transition. If you've ever sold a business or are contemplating it, this conversation is a must-listen. Join us as we highlight the intricate nuances of communicating a business sale to your team, helping you to navigate this sensitive time with confidence.

Whether you're a founder or a future seller, this episode provides valuable insights to make the sale process less daunting for you and your employees. Be sure to subscribe for more episodes that dive deeper into the selling process and your responsibilities!

Tune in now and ensure you’re prepared for one of the most delicate aspects of selling a business!

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

In this episode, we're joined by a seasoned regulatory lawyer who unravels the complexities of applying to the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority (ACPA) and securing Ministerial Discretion. If you're contemplating navigating these waters on your own, think again! Sarah shares invaluable insights that underscore the importance of professional assistance, revealing the costly pitfalls of DIY applications.

Join us for this engaging and informative episode, and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate the application process successfully. Don’t forget to leave us your feedback, as we love hearing from you and exploring these pivotal topics further!

Listen now to position yourself for success in the pharmacy regulatory landscape!

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

In this episode, Sarah discusses 3 common mistakes that buyers make when embarking on a pharmacy purchase - and they may surprise you! The good news is, they can easily be addressed by taking the right steps and talking to the right people. Tune in to learn more!

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

In this episode, Sarah answers a common question about when a pharmacy buyer will receive their PBS approval certificate after settlement. She also outlines how the certificate is sent and also what you need to provide to suppliers if there is an urgency to open supplier accounts before the certificate arrives. Sarah also touches on the process in QLD where there is currently no public register of pharmacies or state based pharmacy licences.

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

In this episode, Sarah talks about the need to obtain regulatory approval when you change the name of your pharmacy business and what you need to do to complete that process. It's often overlooked but is a very important step! Tune in to learn more.

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

In this episode, Sarah gives an overview of the unexpected events that can impact on our business while we are busy making other plans. She outlines how best to prepare for those events and what you can do now to ensure you don't get thrown off course by a curveball!

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/

Welcome to Calm the Pharm! In this episode, we give you an insight into what to expect on this podcast and invite you to share topic ideas too! Thanks for listening!

Calm The Pharm is brought to you by your host, Sarah Stoddart. Sarah is the founder and director of Vitality Law Australia, a boutique law firm which provides small business owners and healthcare professionals across Australia with clear legal pathways and peace of mind. She is recognised as a leader in the healthcare industry and is one of only a few lawyers in Australia with specialist experience working with pharmacy businesses. 

In 2021, Sarah was named the Lawyers Weekly Women in Law Australian Sole Practitioner of the Year. She was also named as a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Business Awards. In 2022, she was named as a finalist in the Women in Business Awards for The Hills and Districts Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Law Awards and again in the Women in Law Awards. Sarah is the co-author of business book, “Courage and Confidence”. The book is a collection of inspirational stories combined with practical tools, tips and advice written by a small group of Australian women in business.  She is also a non-executive director of MS Queensland.

www.vitalitylawaustralia.com

Instagram: @vitalitylawaustralia

Facebook: Vitality Law Australia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-stoddart-23b92240/