SIRCCPM006 — Develop a pharmacy product and service range

1 Analyse market.

• 1.1Identify pharmacy customer groups and analyse their product and service preferences.
• 1.2Analyse sales and stock data to identify demand for products and seasonal variations.
• 1.3Identify and use opportunities to improve pharmacy product and service range.
• 1.4Research and identify potential new products and services.
• 1.5Evaluate supplier claims, and refer recommendations to pharmacist.
• 1.6Identify market competition for specific products and services.

2 Plan front of pharmacy product and service range.

• 2.1Analyse existing pharmacy product and service range against pharmacy values and objectives, market analysis and sales performance.
• 2.2Document specifications clearly and accurately for new merchandise quality.
• 2.3Determine display space requirements and optimum product or service mix according to market analysis.
• 2.4Plan for updating of product range at regular intervals.
• 2.5Identify product lines to be deleted and take action to minimise adverse effects on profit.
• 2.6Consolidate stock to maximise sales potential.

3 Maximise profit.

• 3.1Calculate or estimate product range contributions against budget targets.
• 3.2Develop product range assessment checks and implement against budget targets.
• 3.3Negotiate cost of supply and terms of trade to maximise profit margins.
• 3.4Develop and document complete and accurate records of negotiations and agreements to appropriate personnel.
• 3.5Determine pricing policies for products and services according to nett profit margin stated in pharmacy merchandising plan.
• 3.6Clearly document pricing policies for use by pharmacy staff.

4 Introduce new products and services.

• 4.1Provide clear information to staff about new product and service range, and implement relevant staff training.
• 4.2Demonstrate, promote and display new products and services to staff.

5 Monitor quality.

• 5.1Establish specifications for quality of supplier merchandise.
• 5.2Monitor merchandise quality during supply and delivery process and rectify deficiencies.
• 5.3Check stock return figures and analyse against target figures.

What does an assessment tool for SIRCCPM006 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIRCCPM006 needs to address all 46 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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