If you need to upgrade your pharmacy shelving but have been forced to keep it on the back burner due to financial considerations, you should know that your much-needed pharmacy facelift doesn't have to be put off indefinitely. The upgrades can be conducted – and conducted well – on a tight budget with some careful planning. Here, we've put together some tips that can help you upgrade your pharmacy shelving and/or fixtures without breaking the bank.

Break Your Pharmacy Facelift Down into Small, Budget-Friendly Steps

While a busy independent pharmacist may prefer to get the job done in one fell swoop, taking on a large project with a small budget may be best done by going one step at a time. Breaking things down into smaller steps may actually lead to better overall results, since you'll be able to take on each step as the money flows in rather than squeeze your entire pharmacy facelift out of the amount you have in hand right now. Of course, doing that will mean taking your overall plan apart, listing each area you want to improve, and prioritizing those upgrades in terms of what really needs to be done now – tasks related to regulatory compliance or safety, for instance – and what could wait a few months.

Keep What You Can by Mixing and Matching Old and New Pharmacy Shelving Components

Giving the look and atmosphere of your business a facelift doesn't necessarily mean that you have to replace everything at once – or at all, for that matter. Of course, pharmacy shelving or fixtures that have seen better days in terms of functionality will need replacement. However, if you have some that are still quite serviceable, but look a bit dated or tired, sprucing them up a bit and tucking them into less prominent positions in your retail space – placing your new shelving and/or fixtures center stage – may give you the fresh new look you're after at a lower price tag.

Work with a Consultant to Get the Biggest Bang For Your Buck

While getting professional design help may seem counterintuitive when your goal is to stretch a small budget as far as possible, chances are having a consultant's input as you plan your pharmacy shelving upgrade will pay for itself. How so? Having someone in your corner that knows all the tricks of the trade – especially in terms of doing more with less – and has established connections with suppliers can make a big difference in the costs of your project. A good consultant will know where to find quality pharmacy shelving, fixtures, and other materials at the right price. Additionally, a consultant will also be able to offer advice and ideas on how to make the most of your new shelving and fixtures, as well as any older ones you want to integrate into your new look.

So if your retail space is looking a bit worn around the edges and/or your workspace really needs updated pharmacy shelving to function more efficiently, don't let these issues go any longer over a tight budget. With careful planning and creativity – and perhaps some professional help – you really can give your business the facelift it needs without breaking the bank.