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The addition of depression to the New Medicine Service isn’t just another service – it’s a real-world opportunity, says Trevor Gore.
It’s maddening the LPC conference has become a closed shop, open only to LPCs and CPE, says Neil Trainis.
People don’t read about Purdue Pharma and decide not to take painkillers again. They likely to turn their ire towards vaccines, says Peter Kelly.
Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says the Scottish government’s budget provides more clarity than in England.
My hope for 2026 is if we feel the terms of funding talks are unacceptable, we come together with a clear ‘no’, says Nick Kaye.
Hub and spoke isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what matters most, as Trevor Gore explains.
Our readers get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist magazine to get things off their chest.
Addressing the problem at scale will be a challenge in Northern Ireland within existing service frameworks, says Terry Maguire.
Achieving this requires strategic investment, robust governance and integrated working models, as Luvjit Kandula explains.
Although the rate of pharmacy closures has slowed, we have lost an additional 70 contracts in England, says Nick Kaye.
The addition of depression to the New Medicine Service isn’t just another service – it’s a real-world opportunity, says Trevor Gore.
It’s maddening the LPC conference has become a closed shop, open only to LPCs and CPE, says Neil Trainis.
People don’t read about Purdue Pharma and decide not to take painkillers again. They likely to turn their ire towards vaccines, says Peter Kelly.
Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says the Scottish government’s budget provides more clarity than in England.
My hope for 2026 is if we feel the terms of funding talks are unacceptable, we come together with a clear ‘no’, says Nick Kaye.
Hub and spoke isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what matters most, as Trevor Gore explains.
Our readers get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist magazine to get things off their chest.
Addressing the problem at scale will be a challenge in Northern Ireland within existing service frameworks, says Terry Maguire.
Achieving this requires strategic investment, robust governance and integrated working models, as Luvjit Kandula explains.
Although the rate of pharmacy closures has slowed, we have lost an additional 70 contracts in England, says Nick Kaye.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
NHS dispensing is undervalued, underappreciated and under threat, says new report.
29 Jan 2026 , 2 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
Contractor Ashley Cohen said the measure could be “a nuclear button" but insisted pharmacists should not “subsidise the NHS drugs bill”.
23 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
The National Pharmacy Association said nine in 10 pharmacies reported suffering verbal or physical intimidation from patients.
19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Only independents who prioritise the diversification of income through additional services and control costs will survive, says Vinku Shah.
13 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
Health minister Stephen Kinnock said 1,565 contractors received £500 for completing 20 to 29 consultations in June 2025.
07 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article
National Pharmacy Association chair Olivier Picard wrote to health minister Stephen Kinnock this week.
12 Dec 2025 , 2 Min Article
Community Pharmacy England said Morrison acknowledged contractors “felt stung by the previous multi-year settlement”.
09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article
Co-op chain had a 'tough financial year' but remains optimistic about service growth
27 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article
Although the rate of pharmacy closures has slowed, we have lost an additional 70 contracts in England, says Nick Kaye.
25 Nov 2025 , 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
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
