Impact of pharmacist shortages on plans to open dispensing pharmacies
First written in FY2017. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in 2026-05-12. Latest entry: 2026-08-07.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Securing the required number of pharmacists is fundamental to operating the pharmacy business. The Group prepares recruitment plans based on its new-store opening plans and conducts regular recruitment, supplemented by year-round recruitment as needed. If it cannot secure sufficient pharmacists, new store openings could be seriously affected.」
The company has restated the risk that insufficient pharmacist availability could affect new store openings and pharmacy services performance, together with the response of regular and year-round recruitment. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「Securing the required number of pharmacists is fundamental to operating the dispensing pharmacy business. Based on plans to open new locations, our group prepares hiring plans and conducts recruitment throughout the year as needed, while making regular hiring the basis of its recruitment activities. If we are unable to secure sufficient personnel, new store openings may be materially affected, which could in turn affect the performance of the pharmacy services business.」
Separate from general labor shortages, the company has for the first time disclosed insufficient pharmacist availability as an individual risk that could affect new store openings and the performance of pharmacy services.