This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to investigate, plan for and update a range of pharmacy products and services at regular intervals. It requires the ability to continually analyse the market; choose and introduce products and services; negotiate the cost of supply, determine pricing policies; and monitor quality.

This unit applies to retail, front of pharmacy and other managers working in community pharmacies. They work with significant autonomy and are responsible for making a range of management decisions across single or multiple pharmacy outlets.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.