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The problem is we live in a world where bad habits are made to look attractive and are easy to indulge and satisfy, says Peter Kelly.
Jeremy Hunt's waxing lyrical of pharmacy was at odds with his government’s treatment of pharmacies, writes Neil Trainis.
Independent pharmacies must prepare for the Government’s national digital landline switchover, says professor Sultan Mahmud.
Independent pharmacists can reframe how we approach weight loss, says Mandeep Mudhar, the head of Alphega Pharmacy UK.
When independents identify a problem with the foundation training year, the multiples ignore it, says Terry Maguire.
There was hope the new pharmacy contract in England might ease the pressure on pharmacies but it has fallen short, says Harry McQuillan.
Labour’s 10-year plan has changed pharmacy’s landscape. The message to independents is ‘your role is changing and changing fast’, says Mandeep Mudhar, head of Alphega Pharmacy.
The government doesn’t have a coherent strategy for pharmacy, never mind the NHS, writes Neil Trainis.
The announcement Eli Lilly made about Mounjaro threw us into uncertainty, says Nick Kaye.
Pharmacists did not find themselves working collaboratively with the General Pharmaceutical Council who often acted more like a parliamentary militia than a community policing service, says Terry Maguire.
The problem is we live in a world where bad habits are made to look attractive and are easy to indulge and satisfy, says Peter Kelly.
Jeremy Hunt's waxing lyrical of pharmacy was at odds with his government’s treatment of pharmacies, writes Neil Trainis.
Independent pharmacies must prepare for the Government’s national digital landline switchover, says professor Sultan Mahmud.
Independent pharmacists can reframe how we approach weight loss, says Mandeep Mudhar, the head of Alphega Pharmacy UK.
When independents identify a problem with the foundation training year, the multiples ignore it, says Terry Maguire.
There was hope the new pharmacy contract in England might ease the pressure on pharmacies but it has fallen short, says Harry McQuillan.
Labour’s 10-year plan has changed pharmacy’s landscape. The message to independents is ‘your role is changing and changing fast’, says Mandeep Mudhar, head of Alphega Pharmacy.
The government doesn’t have a coherent strategy for pharmacy, never mind the NHS, writes Neil Trainis.
The announcement Eli Lilly made about Mounjaro threw us into uncertainty, says Nick Kaye.
Pharmacists did not find themselves working collaboratively with the General Pharmaceutical Council who often acted more like a parliamentary militia than a community policing service, says Terry Maguire.
Henry Gregg arrives at the National Pharmacy Association with a track record of unifying sectors and rebuilding relationship with governments.
20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
With over two decades of service at Tynewydd Pharmacy in the Welsh valleys, Pharmacy Technician of the Year Emma Williams has built a reputation for care that goes far beyond the counter.
15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy Greater Manchester is setting the standard for what pharmacy leadership can achieve at scale.
11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
The National Pharmacy Association’s vice-chair talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about the challenges ahead for her and her profession.
23 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
The 2024 Independent Pharmacy Awards winner Deborah Evans uses her prescribing skills to redefine what a modern pharmacy can offer.
06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Insync Pharmacy in Cardiff scooped last year’s Pharmacy Team of the Year award at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.
09 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article
British Pharmaceutical Students' Association president Emeka Onwudiwe’s career plans involve pharmacy and a record label.
21 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article
Alex Briggs and his team at Westcliffe Pharmacy have pushed the boundaries of what community pharmacy can achieve.
26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article
National Association of Women Pharmacists president Lourette Philips supports women to speak out about discrimination.
16 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
Independent Pharmacist of the Year Simon Harris at Cadbury Heath Pharmacy & Health Clinic has immersed himself in his community.
15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
We provide an overview of male infertility and potential management in independent pharmacy.
16 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Module
We provide an overview of motor neurone disease and recommended management options.
06 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Module
Charles Gladwin reviews infectious diseases commonly associated with childhood.
10 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Module
We look at the resources and support for promoting Pharmacy First uptake in England in its second year.
16 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Module
We give independent pharmacists a better understanding of pneumonia causes and treatment.
11 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Module
We give independent pharmacists a better understanding of the use of disease modifying treatments in multiple sclerosis.
26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Module
How independent pharmacists can establish a better understanding of the basis and application of social prescribing processes.
04 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Module
Charles Gladwin reviews the nature of types of glaucoma and ocular hypertension and approaches to treatment.
09 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Module
We take a look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
05 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Module
We take a look at the developments supporting the therapeutic applications of psychoactive drugs.
09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Module
Pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about masks and what the world will be like after July 19.
15 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about the impact of GPs doing virtual consultations during Covid-19.
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Pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about his stand-up comedy career, including getting brutally booed off at The Comedy Store.
04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article
Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis and community pharmacist Peter Kelly examine the impact of coronavirus on community pharmacies and patients as the disease escalates.
12 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article
Community pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis about services and funding.
06 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article
Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis talks to pharmacist Peter Kelly about the ability of community pharmacy teams to access mental health support.
27 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article
In our latest podcast, the community pharmacist Peter Kelly tells Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis that the PSNC should put its contractual and funding proposals out for discussion at the LPC conference.
19 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article
In the first of a series of podcasts, Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis talks to the London-based community pharmacist Peter Kelly on a range of issues impacting the pharmacy profession.
05 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article
The need for pharmacists to ensure their own safety and legal compliance has never been greater, as our legal experts explain.
13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
The pharmacy landscape in England is undergoing one of its most significant regulatory shifts in two decades. Our legal experts explore what the changes mean for the sector.
15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind from Brabners consider a group which is often overlooked in wellbeing conversations: pharmacist proprietors.
09 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
If independent pharmacies provide private services, they must ensure they stay on the right side of the law, as Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind explain.
04 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to a charity, understanding the responsibilities of the trustees is vital, say legal experts Graeme Hughes and Thorrun Govind.
29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article
Does the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new guidance for registered pharmacies hit the mark? Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind find out.
26 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article
Our legal experts examine Prevention of Future Deaths reports which have been linked to medicines shortages - which have been the cause of tragic deaths.
12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article
Our legal experts consider the implication of changes to NHS dispensing that came into effect on January 1, 2025 for independents.
08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
We consider the present position and what pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are allowed to say on the topic.
25 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
With thousands of international pharmacy students in the UK, should pharmacy owners become approved sponsors with the Home Office?
05 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
The Company Chemists’ Association called on Labour to explore a shared margin system across UK.
24 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
The General Pharmaceutical Council said there are "ongoing investigations relating to pharmacy professionals working for Jhoots".
19 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
Jeremy Hunt displayed regret about the Conservative Government’s decision to slash pharmacy funding in December 2015.
12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
'Bureaucracy overruling common sense' says contractor struggling with BSA intransigence
10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
There was hope the new pharmacy contract in England might ease the pressure on pharmacies but it has fallen short, says Harry McQuillan.
02 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
Over 200,000 incorrect claims for medicines not covered by the PPC in the year to May.
14 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article
Law firm Browne Jacobson, who advised HSBC on the deal which helped Knights Pharmacy acquire the branches, said it will broaden “its operational footprint across South Wales”.
28 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
If your cashflow is not monitored, you will find your independent pharmacy juggling to settle its liabilities as they become due, says financial expert Vinku Shah.
15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Additional £9m 'not enough' to meet Government's ambitions to expand pharmacy services.
01 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Government warned there is little capacity in primary care to deliver the reforms the NHS needs without further investment in the sector.
17 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article
Independent pharmacists are ideally placed to help patients maintain good oral hygiene.
08 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article
We examine how independent pharmaciess can support patients to maintain good digestive health.
26 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
For those with type 2 diabetes and no significant comorbidity, or with heart failure, SGLT-2 inhibitors now a first choice treatment alongside metformin.
20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
Insect bites are common during the summer and most clear up on their own with self-care advice and over-the-counter products.
20 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
Independent pharmacists can provide tailored advice, accessible services and treatment recommendations to help patients battle insomnia.
13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article
Independent pharmacists can offer sufferers valuable advice on prevention and management.
30 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article
Hay fever affects one in four people in the UK and the number of sufferers is rising each year. But independents are ideally placed to help patients.
21 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Dermatology makes up a significant part of community pharmacists’ workload - about 38 per cent of patient requests are for advice on skin conditions.
21 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Independent pharmacies can advise travellers on essential health considerations to ensure they are fully prepared for their trips abroad.
09 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Research into allergy prevention is bringing hope to patients. But how is independent pharmacy’s role developing, asks Victoria Goldman?
30 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article
