Duration
Pharmacy accounting : 10h Th
Corporate law and law relating to individuals : 10h Th
Administrative pharmacy management : 6h Th, 4h SEM
Pharmacy taxation : 10h Th
Price setting policy in pharmacies : 6h Th, 4h SEM
Number of credits
Lecturer
Pharmacy accounting : Giuseppina Capodici
Corporate law and law relating to individuals : Robin Crunenberg, Laurent Stas de Richelle
Administrative pharmacy management : Robin Crunenberg
Pharmacy taxation : Robin Crunenberg
Price setting policy in pharmacies : Robin Crunenberg
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Administrative pharmacy management
1. Marketing a Drug
Development and Authorization Stages
Role of Health Authorities (EMA, FAMHP, etc.)
Marketing Authorization (MA) and Pharmacovigilance
2. Drug Reimbursement
Reference Reimbursement
Reimbursement Methods via the National Institute for Health Insurance (INAMI) and/or Private Insurance
Reimbursement Categories and Impact for the Patient and the Pharmacist
3. Electronic Prescription and Traceability
How Electronic Prescriptions (Recip-e) Work
Electronic Archiving and Legal Obligations
Tracking the Prescription Process: from the Doctor to the National Institute for Health Insurance (INAMI), via the Pharmacist and Health Insurance Funds
4. Pricing Offices and Regulatory Bodies
Role and Missions of Pricing Offices
Administrative Operations and Impact on the Pharmacy
Regulatory Bodies and Audit Procedures
5. Administrative Management of Financial Documents
Creating an Invoice and Credit Note
Mandatory and Recommended Information
Managing and Retaining Administrative Documents in the Pharmacy
6. Transferring and Taking Over a Pharmacy
Administrative Procedures Related to the Transfer and Takeover of a Pharmacy
Legal Obligations and Documents to Complete
Points to Watch Out for During a Transfer
7. Setting Up and Starting a Business for Recent Graduates
Administrative Procedures for Opening a Pharmacy
Registration with the Order of Pharmacists
Mandatory and Supplementary Insurance
Other Practical and Regulatory Formalities
Pharmacy taxation
Introduction to Taxation
Concept of taxation: definition, objectives, and role in the economy
Overview of the Belgian tax system
Distinction between direct and indirect taxes
Presentation of the main tax authorities (Federal Public Service Finance, etc.
Personal Income Tax (IPP) and its impact on pharmacists
Structure and functioning of personal income tax: brackets, rates, deductions, and tax credits
Comparative analysis of the tax impact based on professional status:
Employed/salaried pharmacist
Self-employed pharmacist (sole proprietor)
Deductible professional expenses, actual costs, and flat-rate expenses
Simulations of income tax calculations for pharmacists
Corporate Income Tax (ISOC) and its impact on pharmacies operating as companies
Basic principles of corporate income tax: rates, calculation of taxable profit, allowable expenses
Advantages and disadvantages of operating as a company (mainly SRL/private limited company)
Remuneration of the company director: salary, dividends, benefits in kind
Comparative taxation of sole proprietorship vs. company
Case studies: taxation and career choices of newly graduated pharmacists
Overview of various professional career paths:
Salaried pharmacist (community or industry)
Self-employed pharmacist running a sole proprietorship
Pharmacist partner or shareholder in an SRL
Illustration of the different taxes applicable (IPP, ISOC, VAT, social contributions, withholding tax, etc.)
Financial and tax analysis of typical scenarios
Price setting policy in pharmacies
How can we reconcile economic viability, regulatory constraints, and patient trust? Behind every price displayed in a pharmacy lies a specific, sometimes little-known, strategy that directly influences the pharmacy's competitiveness and the care relationship.
1. Foundations and Regulatory Framework
Origin and Evolution of Pricing Policy in Pharmacy Stores
Legal Constraints and International Differences
The Role of Authorities and Social Security
2. Pricing Strategies in Pharmacy Stores
Pricing Methods (Fixed Margin, Variable Margin, Psychological Pricing)
The Importance of a Dynamic Pricing Policy Adapted to the Local Market
Competitive Positioning and Differentiation
3. From Purchasing to Selling: A Strategic Balance
Impact of Purchasing Policy on Pricing Policy
Negotiation with Wholesalers and Laboratories
Inventory Management and Product Rotation
4. Price, Image, and Patient Relations
Pricing Policy and Respect for the Pharmacist's Image
Price as a Factor of Trust and Credibility
Transparent Communication with Patients
5. Commercial Advantages and Abuses
Rebates: Objectives, Benefits, and Limitations
Possible Abuses (Commoditization, Loss of Perceived Value, Ethical Issues)
Concrete Examples and Case Law
6. Perspectives and Innovations
Digitization and Price Management Tools
Online Comparison Tools and Increased Transparency
Towards a Pricing Policy Integrating Quality, Services, and Added Value
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Administrative pharmacy management
Describe the stages of drug development and marketing authorization, as well as the role of health authorities (EMA, FAMHP, etc.) and pharmacovigilance.
Explain drug reimbursement mechanisms (reference reimbursement, INAMI categories, private insurance) and analyze their impact on the patient and the pharmacy.
Understand and apply the electronic prescription system (Recip-e), electronic archiving rules, and administrative monitoring of prescription processing.
Identify the role and operation of pricing offices, as well as the missions of regulatory bodies and pharmacy audit procedures.
Correctly prepare an invoice and credit note, respecting mandatory information, and manage the retention of the pharmacy's financial documents.
Analyze and apply the administrative procedures required during a pharmacy transfer or takeover, taking into account legal obligations and key areas of concern.
Implement the administrative procedures essential to starting a pharmacy activity (registration with the Order, insurance, regulatory formalities) and assess the practical implications of these choices.
Pharmacy taxation
Understand the general principles of taxation in Belgium.
Identify the different types of taxes and their application in the pharmaceutical sector.
Analyze the impact of taxation on the income and legal structure of pharmacists.
Be able to anticipate the tax obligations related to the different forms of practicing the pharmacy profession.
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Explain the origins and evolution of pricing policy in pharmacies, as well as the regulatory framework and international differences.
Identify and compare different pricing methods and analyze their impact on pharmacy competitiveness.
Evaluate the influence of purchasing, negotiation, and inventory management policies on pricing strategy.
Analyze the link between pricing policy, the pharmacist's professional image, and the relationship of trust with the patient.
Critically discuss the commercial advantages and their potential ethical or professional implications.
Assess the contributions of digitalization and innovative tools to price management and adaptation to new market expectations.
Develop an integrated approach to reconciling economic viability, compliance with regulations, and maintaining patient trust.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Knowledge of public pricing of reimbursed and non-reimbursed drugs, as well as the margins associated with these drugs. Knowledge of the services available in pharmacies and the fees associated with these services.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Administrative pharmacy management
Presentations: Presentation of theoretical and regulatory concepts.
Group work: Collaborative activities to apply concepts and develop analysis.
Exercises: Role-playing and case studies to consolidate learning.
Pharmacy taxation
Presentations: Presentation of theoretical and regulatory concepts.
Group work: Collaborative activities to apply concepts and develop analysis.
Exercises: Role-playing and case studies to consolidate learning.
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Presentations: Presentation of theoretical and regulatory concepts.
Group work: Collaborative activities to apply concepts and develop analysis.
Exercises: Role-playing and case studies to consolidate learning.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Administrative pharmacy management
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
In-person instruction is the norm, but past experience shows that other teaching methods should not be excluded. I therefore reserve the right to switch to remote instruction in the event of a major personal or health issue. However, hybrid instruction is not an option
Pharmacy taxation
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Further information:
In-person instruction is the norm, but past experience shows that other teaching methods should not be excluded. I therefore reserve the right to switch to remote instruction in the event of a major personal or health issue. However, hybrid instruction is not an option
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Face-to-face course
Further information:
In-person instruction is the norm, but past experience shows that other teaching methods should not be excluded. I therefore reserve the right to switch to remote instruction in the event of a major personal or health issue. However, hybrid instruction is not an option.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Administrative pharmacy management
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- MyULiège
Other site(s) used for course materials
- Bibliothéque CHU (https://explore.lib.uliege.be/discovery/search?vid=32ULG_INST:ULIEGE)
Further information:
Pharmacy Management: Essentials for All Practice Settings, 5e
CHAPTER 2: MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Other site(s) used for course materials
- Bibliothéque (https://explore.lib.uliege.be/discovery/search?vid=32ULG_INST:ULIEGE)
Further information:
Recommended:
Pharmacy Management: Essentials for All Practice Settings, 5e
CHAPTER 5: CREATING AND MANAGING VALUE
Administrative pharmacy management
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Pharmacy taxation
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Administrative pharmacy management
For readability purposes, inclusive writing is not used in this course or in interactions with students.
Pharmacy taxation
For readability purposes, inclusive writing is not used in this course or in interactions with students.
Price setting policy in pharmacies
For readability reasons, inclusive writing is not used in this course or in interactions with students.
Contacts
Administrative pharmacy management
Priority to emails
Pharmacy tower second floor LTPB laboratory
Crunenberg Robin
Project Leader DrugSprint Lecturer in Pharmacy Management
ULiège / Laboratoire de Technologie Pharmaceutique et Biopharmacie (LTPB)
robin.crunenberg@uliege.be
P:+32 4 366 29 38
M:+32 474 55 36 20 (emergency only)
Pharmacy taxation
Priority to emails
Pharmacy tower second floor LTPB laboratory
Crunenberg Robin
Project Leader DrugSprint Lecturer in Pharmacy Management
ULiège / Laboratoire de Technologie Pharmaceutique et Biopharmacie (LTPB)
robin.crunenberg@uliege.be
P:+32 4 366 29 38
M:+32 474 55 36 20 (emergency only)
Price setting policy in pharmacies
Priority to emails
Pharmacy tower second floor LTPB laboratory
Crunenberg Robin
Project Leader DrugSprint Lecturer in Pharmacy Management
ULiège / Laboratoire de Technologie Pharmaceutique et Biopharmacie (LTPB)
robin.crunenberg@uliege.be
P:+32 4 366 29 38
M:+32 474 55 36 20 (emergency only)
Association of one or more MOOCs
Price setting policy in pharmacies
There is no MOOC associated with this course.
Items online
Syllabus law
Part 3
Syllabus law
Part 2
Syllabus law
Part 1