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I’m confident investment will come for independent pharmacy but this will mean reform too, says Nick Kaye.
Some pharmacists may be uncomfortable with work-to-rule action. But this is about ensuring pharmacy teams feel valued, says Nick Kaye.
How could we sit down and come up with ideas to make the feeding of babies by desperate parents harder, asks Peter Kelly.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland celebrates its 100th birthday next year but shuns the needs of people it regulates, says Terry Maguire.
More independents air their views to Independent Community Pharmacist about Pharmacy First.
There is a quiet confidence among RPS loyalists that the vote will go their way. But they should not ignore the consequences if it doesn’t.
If your objective is to be perfect, you will do less, reduce the risks you take and seek out fewer adventures in life, says Peter Kelly.
National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees said “we don’t plough our own furrow. We work with organisations.”
Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland’s energies are focused too much on lower profit margins of the multiples, says Terry Maguire.
Martin Luther King said 'if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, keep moving forward.’ The same applies to pharmacy, says Nick Kaye.
I’m confident investment will come for independent pharmacy but this will mean reform too, says Nick Kaye.
Some pharmacists may be uncomfortable with work-to-rule action. But this is about ensuring pharmacy teams feel valued, says Nick Kaye.
How could we sit down and come up with ideas to make the feeding of babies by desperate parents harder, asks Peter Kelly.
The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland celebrates its 100th birthday next year but shuns the needs of people it regulates, says Terry Maguire.
More independents air their views to Independent Community Pharmacist about Pharmacy First.
There is a quiet confidence among RPS loyalists that the vote will go their way. But they should not ignore the consequences if it doesn’t.
If your objective is to be perfect, you will do less, reduce the risks you take and seek out fewer adventures in life, says Peter Kelly.
National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees said “we don’t plough our own furrow. We work with organisations.”
Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland’s energies are focused too much on lower profit margins of the multiples, says Terry Maguire.
Martin Luther King said 'if you can’t walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, keep moving forward.’ The same applies to pharmacy, says Nick Kaye.
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
Labour MP and pharmacist Sadik Al-Hassan is a passionate advocate for pharmacy but says it needs to take a hard look at itself.
15 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Peter Kelly meets the needs of patients and entertains pub-goers with his own brand of comedy.
18 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article
National Pharmacy Association chair Nick Kaye reveals the biggest influences on him and a big opportunity on the Isle of Man.
22 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Victoria Pharmacy’s Arunoday Lekkala was named Pharmacy Technician of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.
17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacist manager and independent prescriber James Martin won the 2023 Independent Pharmacy Awards Innovation Award.
05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article
Harry McQuillan achieved success as Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive but he was enticed by Numark's challenge.
29 May 2024 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy North-East London won Best Supporting Representative Group at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.
30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
With lots of services and a growing dispensing business, Shelley’s Pharmacy in Birmingham were crowned Pharmacy Team of the Year.
19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
The National Pharmacy Association is undergoing “substantial change” as it tries to transform pharmacists’ fortunes, says Paul Rees.
03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
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
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
19 Jun 2024 , 10 Min Module
Charles Gladwin reviews the neurobiology of substance misuse, particularly involving opioids and pharmacological management.
05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Module
Charles Gladwin reviews the causes of IBS and how pharmacy teams can help patients manage it.
29 May 2024 , 1 Min Module
Steve Titmarsh takes a look at vaginal dysbiosis, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush).
22 May 2024 , 1 Min Module
Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians. Written in conjunction with the Pharmacy Magazine CPD series, it will mirror the magazine’s programme throughout the year. The series has been designed for you to use as part of your continuing professional development. Reflective exercises have been included to help you put your learning into practice.
20 May 2024 , 10 Min Module
Charles Gladwin reviews the features of the Pharmacy First advanced service in England.
07 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Module
This module reviews the features and management of common eating disorders.
10 Jan 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.
14 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.
1 Min Article
Pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about his stand-up comedy career, including getting brutally booed off at The Comedy Store.
03 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
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
We refresh pharmacists’ knowledge on veterinary medicines following legislative changes to the regulations this year.
09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind examine the regulations that helped pharmacists support patients during and after the CrowdStrike outage.
11 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article
Pharmacists must be aware of critical factors when supplying weight loss medications to ensure safety and compliance.
09 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article
Much work is still to be done in pharmacy when it comes to disabilities and neurodiversity, as Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind explain.
10 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Richard Hough and Deepika Raino take independent pharmacists through the GPhC's revised guidance on hearings and outcomes.
10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article
What should a registrant do if they find themselves the subject of a fitness to practise investigation?
14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article
Richard Hough and Brendan McAleese provide an overview of the considerations under employment law.
30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England told Independent Community Pharmacist it waiting for word from Labour on when talks will start.
08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
The financial secretary to the Treasury's suggestion raised eyebrows given talks on the 2024-25 pharmacy contract remain unresolved.
07 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article
Don't make business decisions until I've revealed allocations, SoS tells contractors, as CPE warns many pharmacies face closure this winter.
19 Dec 2024 , 3 Min Article
Some pharmacists may be uncomfortable with work-to-rule action. But this is about ensuring pharmacy teams feel valued, says Nick Kaye.
10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article
The National Pharmacy Association said the UK was the 'sick man of Europe' when it came to money spent on medicines.
09 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article
Lord Rogan and a delegation of pharmacists will talk to Northern Ireland office minister Fleur Anderson about pharmacy funding pressures.
20 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Independents could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote in favour of collective action in the NPA’s ballot.
14 Nov 2024 , 4 Min Article
CPE's sums set out a dire picture of the impact of Labour's budget.
14 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article
Our financial expert examines how independent pharmacies can deal with the impact of Labour’s autumn Budget.
13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland chief executive Gerard Greene warned the measures will impact pharmacy services.
13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
With an armoury of products, independents can offer instant digestive relief for patients.
15 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
Independent pharmacies can help patients find accurate information which is not always easy in an age of misinformation.
08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article
With a wider range of treatments, pharmacists can offer people with eczema more effective therapy than they can at present.
10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article
Independents can provide lots of advice and recommend a wide array of products to their patients during winter.
27 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article
Many women feel unsupported during the menopause. There’s a strong need for high quality information, writes Victoria Goldman.
22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article
Insomnia and associated stress take their toll on people and can be associated with more serious conditions.
31 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
The summer eye care category is an opportunity for pharmacy teams to offer products and advice.
23 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
We guide independent pharmacists through the current VMS trends so they can stock products customers are looking for.
17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article
Whether it’s sunburn, insect bites, stings or digestive problems, patients need plenty of guidance.
14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article
Kathy Oxtoby looks at the care and support pharmacies can provide people with common feet and leg conditions.
30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article
