Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast

Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast

Solomon Abuede

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Active
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
41%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond is the podcast where pharmacy meets entrepreneurship. Hosted by Solomon Abuede, an independent pharmacy owner and business consultant with 14+ years’ experience, this show reveals what it really takes to start, grow, and survive in pharmacy and small business. From launching his first pharmacy against the odds to scaling, selling, and finding balance, Solomon shares raw stories, mistakes, and practical lessons you can use today. Follow @_BTCPodcast — the best prescription for success is resilience.

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Recent Episodes

Pharmacy Has a Time Problem | Why Hub and Spoke Could Change Everything

Apr 26, 2026 1h 17m

In this episode of the Pharmacy Ownership Series, we dive into one of the most pressing challenges facing community pharmacy today time.As dispensing volumes increase and operational costs continue…

Nearly 20 Years in Pharmacy: Growth and Lessons

Feb 22, 2026 1h 18m

In this episode of Beyond the Counter Pharmacy and Beyond, hosts Solomon Abuede and our guest Qammar Nazir dive deep into the realities of pharmacy ownership. With nearly two decades of experience,…

10 Years In: Key Lessons

Feb 08, 2026 1h 2m

What does it take to keep a pharmacy running for over a decade?In this episode, we sit with our guest Temi, a Superintendent Pharmacist and pharmacy owner with over ten years of experience. He shares…

Five Years In | This Stage Hits Different.

Jan 25, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode, we explore one of the most critical and least discussed phases of pharmacy ownership the stage around five years in, where the realities of running a pharmacy begin to surface more…

Two Years in: The Journey Behind Pharmacy Ownership.

Jan 11, 2026 1h 13m

The Truth About Pharmacy Ownership in ScotlandIn this episode, we step into the Reality Stage, where the excitement of pharmacy ownership fades and the real challenges begin.Our guest, Emmanuel…

Before the Leap: What First-Time Buyers Don’t Know About Pharmacy Ownership

Dec 14, 2025 55m

Before You Buy a Pharmacy | The Real Buying Journey. In this episode, we explore the real and often overlooked journey of buying a pharmacy.Opeyemi Lasore shares her honest experience navigating the…

After Selling My Pharmacy: What I Learned the Hard Way (and What I’d Do Differently)

Oct 05, 2025 29m

What really happens after you sell your pharmacy?In this honest and reflective episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, Solomon Abuede shares the emotional, financial, and leadership…

Selling a Pharmacy? The Untold Truth About the Process

Sep 09, 2025 36m

Selling a pharmacy isn’t just about handing over the keys; it’s a journey full of hidden challenges, emotional decisions, and financial lessons that most owners never see coming. In this episode of…

Surviving a Financial Crisis: My Toughest Year in Business

Aug 24, 2025 16m

Join Solomon Abuede on "Behind the Counter Pharmacy and Beyond" as he reveals the untold story of overcoming a challenging year in the pharmacy business. Discover actionable insights on managing…

Hiring Mistakes That Nearly Broke My Business and How I Fixed Them

Aug 03, 2025 23m

Managing staff can make or break your pharmacy, and I've learned that the hard way.In this episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, I open up about the toughest staffing mistakes I've…

Menopause isn’t taboo. It’s a pharmacy opportunity - with Bushra Effendi

Jul 13, 2025 1h 4m

In this eye-opening episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, I’m joined by Bushra Effendi, Advanced Pharmacist, menopause specialist, and founder of a thriving private clinic. Together, we…

From Locum Advocate to Healthcare Innovator: Tohidul Islam on Pay, Power & the Future of Pharmacy

Jun 29, 2025 1h 43m

In this candid and compelling episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, host Solomon Abuede sits down with Tohidul Islam, pharmacist, whistleblower, and founder of The Pharmacist…

The Future of Pharmacy: What the New Contract Really Means - with Ashley Cohen

Jun 08, 2025 1h 15m

Is pharmacy still a sustainable business in 2025? What does the new NHS contract mean for independent contractors, and how can we survive, adapt, and thrive?In this powerful guest episode of Behind…

The Pharmacy Numbers Game (Part 2) – The Margin Killers

May 25, 2025 18m

In Part 2 of our deep dive into The Pharmacy Numbers Game, we go beyond the NHS contract and get real about what’s actually draining your pharmacy’s profit, and how to stop it.This episode covers the…

The Pharmacy Numbers Game (Part 1)—Inside the NHS Contract

May 11, 2025 24m

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I working so hard and still not seeing the money?” — this episode is for you.In Part 1 of The Pharmacy Numbers Game, I pull back the curtain on the financial…

Beyond NHS Prescriptions — How Private Services Transformed Our Pharmacy

Apr 27, 2025 18m

What if survival in pharmacy wasn’t just about chasing NHS prescriptions?In today’s episode, I’m sharing the real story of how we moved beyond NHS dependency and built a sustainable income stream…

Letting Go Saved My Business — The Truth About Delegating as a Founder

Apr 13, 2025 13m

What happens when doing it all starts doing you in?In this episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, I’m sharing one of the hardest and most important lessons I’ve learned in business:…

Scaling a Business Nearly Broke Me — Here’s What I Did Next

Mar 30, 2025 23m

Scaling a pharmacy business sounds like the dream — until it starts to feel like a nightmare.In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of what really happened when we expanded beyond our first…

Scaling My Business: How Customer Trust Fuelled Explosive Growth

Mar 17, 2025 18m

Want to grow your business but not sure where to start? The secret isn’t just in the numbers—it’s in customer trust.In this episode of Behind the Counter: Pharmacy and Beyond, I share the real story…

I Wish I Knew This Before Running a Business – Hard Lessons From the Early Days of My Pharmacy Journey

Mar 10, 2025 26m

We all see the highlight reels of business success—big wins, major milestones, and the dream of freedom that comes with entrepreneurship.But what about the hard truths? The long nights, emotional…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast have?

Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast has published 24 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast still active?

Behind The Counter: Pharmacy Podcast is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 41m.

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