It is also worth considering whether to rent out the room to other people for services such as podiatry or acupuncture.

There is a range of complementary services that could be provided from a suitable consultation room.

Pharmacies may offer this in different ways, for example having the pharmacy team make bookings and then taking a percentage of the fees, or charging an hourly rental fee. This will depend on the services and the individual agreement. If you are not sure what an appropriate charge might be, research fees in the area.

If not in pharmacies, are there other premises that are used in this way?

Renting out the room to others not only generates income, it can also increase footfall to the pharmacy, and the pharmacy is then seen as a destination for a wider range of healthcare needs. There may also be a range of products that the practitioner might recommend for patients to use that could be stocked/ordered for patients, providing another income stream.