Analysis of Pharmacy Economy in the Hradec Králové Region

Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Kralove Department of: Social and Clinical Pharmacy Author: Nikol Švorcová Supervisor: PharmDr. Jan Kostřiba, Ph.D. Title of Diploma Thesis: Analysis of Pharmacy Economy in the Hradec Kralove Region Introduction: The economy of pharmacies in the Czech republic is currently being discussed topic mainly due to the growth pharmacies belonging to chains. Within a few years there have been many highly discussed changes that have changed the pharmacy market and its character. Large companies, which operates a lot of pharmacies was established and these companies quickly increase number of their pharmacies. This has led to the emergence of so-called virtual chains, which help many private entrepreneurs in this area to maintain competitiveness. Between 2008 and 2015 was economy of pharmacies influenced by regulatory fees. The biggest problem of last years is the closure of pharmacies in smaller municipalities, which reduces the availability of pharmaceutical care. The Ministry of Health and the Czech Chamber of Pharmacists are finding a solution to these problems. Objectives: The aim of this diploma thesis is to evaluate the total financial health of selected pharmacies of the Hradec Kralove Region using methods of financial analysis based on a calculation..