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Is it ethical to write about real people in art, ponders pharmacist and stand-up comedian Peter Kelly?
Students are suffering with uncertainty which raises the barriers to registration, says the BPSA's Ruby Howarth.
We are in danger of losing the skills of existing IP pathfinders and hundreds of graduates from community pharmacy.
Independent pharmacy stands at a defining moment and the opportunity in front of us has never been clearer, says Harry McQuillan.
Community pharmacy and general practice are still working in parallel, not partnership, says Trevor Gore.
It gets complicated when the wider determinants of health such as housing are brought in, says Terry Maguire.
Should sports be about inclusivity and community or money and advertising, asks Peter Kelly.
When it comes to regulations, I can’t decide if memories are short or the messaging has been weak, says Neil Trainis.
Alphega business mentor Kerry Ellis discovers what one village pharmacy reveals about the power of support.
Independent pharmacists get in touch with ICP magazine to get things off their chest.
Is it ethical to write about real people in art, ponders pharmacist and stand-up comedian Peter Kelly?
Students are suffering with uncertainty which raises the barriers to registration, says the BPSA's Ruby Howarth.
We are in danger of losing the skills of existing IP pathfinders and hundreds of graduates from community pharmacy.
Independent pharmacy stands at a defining moment and the opportunity in front of us has never been clearer, says Harry McQuillan.
Community pharmacy and general practice are still working in parallel, not partnership, says Trevor Gore.
It gets complicated when the wider determinants of health such as housing are brought in, says Terry Maguire.
Should sports be about inclusivity and community or money and advertising, asks Peter Kelly.
When it comes to regulations, I can’t decide if memories are short or the messaging has been weak, says Neil Trainis.
Alphega business mentor Kerry Ellis discovers what one village pharmacy reveals about the power of support.
Independent pharmacists get in touch with ICP magazine to get things off their chest.
Newgate Lane Pharmacy were crowned Pharmacy Team of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.
17 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
A pioneering clinic at Ladywell Pharmacy is having a life-changing impact on patients with early-stage chronic kidney disease.
28 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Amit Dhand ran a pharmacy. Now his imagination runs wild as a crime fiction writer.
21 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Independent Pharmacist of the Year Gareth Hughes talks to ICP magazine about his successes in Wales.
25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article
Matthew, who runs Greenlane Pharmacy in Liverpool, talks about his contraceptive implant procedures service.
22 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article
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
Our latest module provides an overview of falls guidance relating to older people, especially medication.
31 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Module
Our module provides an updated overview of prostate cancer.
09 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Module
Our module reviews the medicines that commonly cause oedema and those used in treating oedema.
05 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Module
Our latest module takes you through the basics relating to thyroid conditions.
19 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Module
Our module looks at non-surgical cosmetic procedures and potential revenue opportunities for independents.
21 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Module
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
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
What the Digital Omnibus Package proposes and why it matters to the independent pharmacy sector.
11 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
The close alignment of family and business life can bring stability but it also pulls the pharmacy sharply into the spotlight.
11 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
These changes have practical implications for independents who rely on small, flexible teams to deliver care, as our legal experts explain.
13 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Should prospective pharmacy owners have to demonstrate their financial viability? There are reasons why this wouldn’t work, says David Reissner.
18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article
The reforms could be transformative but without careful planning could introduce confusion or risk. Thorrun Govind and Richard Hough explain.
07 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article
Our legal writers explore the consequences pharmacists face when patient confidentiality and data protection laws are breached.
28 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article
Regulation extends beyond individual pharmacists to include pharmacy owners, superintendent pharmacists and third-party providers.
08 Oct 2025 , 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
National Pharmacy Association director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones was reacting to pay rises for ARRS staff.
31 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
Current arrangements to 'roll over' on April 1 as talks continue, says negotiator
27 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
The NPA has written to health minister Stephen Kinnock to warn him pharmacies could close or be forced to cut services from April.
13 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
Minister confirms contractual retained lower than 2015-16 after adjusting for inflation
09 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
Numark chair Harry McQuillan said England could follow an NHS prescribing service such as Scotland’s Pharmacy First Plus.
05 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England did not provide specifics on what the Government's letter said about 2026-27 negotiations.
02 Mar 2026 , 3 Min Article
The letter, signed by 3,200 National Pharmacy Association members, said pharmacists are making “agonising decisions” about cutting services.
18 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Health minister faces intense questioning on Pharmacy First payment challenges
13 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
A National Pharmacy Association survey found 60 per cent of owners had to resort to either measure to avoid closure.
12 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
The NPA said the NHS was paying just a fifth of the cost of drugs such as anti-depressants, pain relief and blood pressure medications.
29 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Independents are ideally placed to have early conversations with patients about back pain.
17 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article
There are various reasons behind differences in the supply of antibiotics but point-of-care testing has reduced the rate.
02 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article
Independents can prevent and manage foot and lower leg conditions that can significantly impact people’s health and quality of life.
09 Dec 2025 , 1 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
