A Drug Store is defined as a shop that sells medicines & other types of goods such as cosmetics, etc.
- Types of Drug Store
- Traditional Drug Store
These types of drug stores are designed in such a manner that the entire area of the drug store is exposed to customers. Such a design has a pleasing and professional appearance and is convenient for both workers and customers. It provides an opportunity for maximum sales, but there are good chances of theft in such a design.
- Personal Service Drug Store
In this type of design, the whole of the area is not exposed to the customer, but the customer is required to interact with the drug store personnel at the service counter. During the purchasing process, the customer demands an article, and the personnel provide the article. This service and design facilitate maximum interaction between drug store employees and the customers.
- Prescription-Oriented Drug Store
These types of drug stores provide a comfortable waiting area where the customers are expected to wait while their prescription is being processed. In this type of design, health-related items, drugs, and prescription accessories are displayed in the vicinity, while orthopedic and surgical appliances are kept in a separate room.
- Super Drug Store
Such types of drug stores have a huge floor area ranging from 5,000 to 10000 with a square design. The customers have access to almost all the areas in the drug store and can inspect, handle, and select articles themselves. The design is on self service pattern except for the prescription department, where self-service is not possible.
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