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Janet Morrison’s justification for voting secrecy on Community Pharmacy England's committee is not persuasive or acceptable in a modern, member-funded organisation, says Hemant Patel.
Do we spend too little looking after young people with mental health problems? I think the answer is an obvious yes, says Peter Kelly.
A power imbalance between surgeries and pharmacies meant I was forced to take responsibility for something I had no responsibility for, says Terry Maguire.
When services are funded by the public such as the NHS, there are always legal frameworks within which services must be provided, says David Reissner.
I had no knowledge of the 2025-26 funding deal as National Pharmacy Association chair before the announcement. That’s not the best way to deliver co-ordinated lobbying, says Nick Kaye.
It was heartening to hear CPE committee member Prakash Patel agree that members’ votes should be disclosed to contractors.
With the right strategy, independent pharmacies can revitalise their service by expanding their service, says Richard Janes, head of Alphega Pharmacy UK – retail.
It’s outside the powers of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland to investigate complaints about articles in magazines, says Terry Maguire.
Craic Health tries to integrate comedy-on-prescription into NHS policy as part of social prescribing. It’ll be interesting to see how this project grows, says Peter Kelly.
We can look for all the excuses in the world not to make this happen but the Government needs to just get on with it, says Mike Hewitson.
Janet Morrison’s justification for voting secrecy on Community Pharmacy England's committee is not persuasive or acceptable in a modern, member-funded organisation, says Hemant Patel.
Do we spend too little looking after young people with mental health problems? I think the answer is an obvious yes, says Peter Kelly.
A power imbalance between surgeries and pharmacies meant I was forced to take responsibility for something I had no responsibility for, says Terry Maguire.
When services are funded by the public such as the NHS, there are always legal frameworks within which services must be provided, says David Reissner.
I had no knowledge of the 2025-26 funding deal as National Pharmacy Association chair before the announcement. That’s not the best way to deliver co-ordinated lobbying, says Nick Kaye.
It was heartening to hear CPE committee member Prakash Patel agree that members’ votes should be disclosed to contractors.
With the right strategy, independent pharmacies can revitalise their service by expanding their service, says Richard Janes, head of Alphega Pharmacy UK – retail.
It’s outside the powers of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland to investigate complaints about articles in magazines, says Terry Maguire.
Craic Health tries to integrate comedy-on-prescription into NHS policy as part of social prescribing. It’ll be interesting to see how this project grows, says Peter Kelly.
We can look for all the excuses in the world not to make this happen but the Government needs to just get on with it, says Mike Hewitson.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Pharmacy bodies issue rapid responses to Reeves spending review announcement
11 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
Boosting public awareness should help ensure budget is spent, minister claims
10 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article
Company Chemists' Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said pharmacies should be allowed to provide home blood pressure monitoring as well as ABPM.
02 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article
It was heartening to hear CPE committee member Prakash Patel agree that members’ votes should be disclosed to contractors.
27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England's director of NHS services Alastair Buxton was unable to say when pharmacy's funding black hole will be closed.
15 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
Day 2 of the 2025 Sigma conference saw lively debate on matters of transparency
13 May 2025 , 1 Min Article
National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard said he has heard "harrowing stories" of pharmacists using their pensions and remortgaging homes to keep their pharmacies open.
12 May 2025 , 3 Min Article
Kamsons 'disappointed' with appeal outcome after clawback amount more than doubles.
08 May 2025 , 2 Min Article
Perinatal services are overstretched and a post code lottery means women often struggle to access support. But how can independent pharmacies help?
28 May 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
Warning of risk of severe asthma attacks and increased mortality associated with overuse of short-acting SABA in patients with asthma.
29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article
Take a deep breath – understanding respiratory illnesses
27 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article
