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Interviews

Interview: Peter Kelly

Peter Kelly meets the needs of patients and entertains pub-goers with his own brand of comedy.

18 Sep 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Nick Kaye

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

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Award Winners Interviews

Experience and expertise

Victoria Pharmacy’s Arunoday Lekkala was named Pharmacy Technician of the Year at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Award Winners Interviews

Innovative interventions

Pharmacist manager and independent prescriber James Martin won the 2023 Independent Pharmacy Awards Innovation Award.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Interview: Harry McQuillan

Harry McQuillan achieved success as Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive but he was enticed by Numark's challenge.

29 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Award Winners Interviews

Thinking outside the box

Community Pharmacy North-East London won Best Supporting Representative Group at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Award Winners Interviews

Pharmacy is a team game

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

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Interview: Paul Rees

The National Pharmacy Association is undergoing “substantial change” as it tries to transform pharmacists’ fortunes, says Paul Rees.

03 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Award Winners Interviews

Independent prescribing king

Mike Hewitson was crowned Independent Prescriber of the Year at last year’s Independent Pharmacy Awards.

14 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Interviews

Interview: Martin Bennett

Martin Bennett has pretty much seen it all during his half century at Wicker Pharmacy in Sheffield. Neil Trainis caught up with him.

26 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

CPD modules

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CPD module: ADHD

We take a look at attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

05 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD module: Psychoactives and psychedelics

We take a look at the developments supporting the therapeutic applications of psychoactive drugs.

09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD modules

Impetigo, infected insect bites and stings

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

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CPD module: Substance misuse

Charles Gladwin reviews the neurobiology of substance misuse, particularly involving opioids and pharmacological management.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD module: Irritable bowel syndrome

Charles Gladwin reviews the causes of IBS and how pharmacy teams can help patients manage it.

29 May 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD module: Women's intimate health

Steve Titmarsh takes a look at vaginal dysbiosis, bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush).

22 May 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD modules

Pharmacy First: acute otitis media in children

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

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CPD module: Pharmacy First

Charles Gladwin reviews the features of the Pharmacy First advanced service in England.

07 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD module: Eating disorders

This module reviews the features and management of common eating disorders.

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Module

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CPD modules

CPD module: COPD

This module reviews COPD diagnosis and management.

13 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Module

Podcasts

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Podcasts

I won't argue about masks, just serve patients and get them out

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

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Podcasts

The government won't fund us for all this extra work!

Pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about the impact of GPs doing virtual consultations during Covid-19.

1 Min Article

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I have a lot more jokes about illness and health than other comedians

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

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Podcasts

Coronavirus - my wholesaler has run out of hand sanitisers

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

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I can't see private services being mainstream in community pharmacy

Community pharmacist Peter Kelly talks to Independent Community Pharmacist editor Neil Trainis about services and funding.

06 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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We're comfortable talking about a broken leg. But mental health?

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

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Podcasts

GPs openly discuss contract and pharmacy doesn't. That's unjust.

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

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CPCS referrals have been slow but I hope it evolves

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

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Attracting new talent and filling vacancies

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

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Veterinary medicines: A changing landscape

We refresh pharmacists’ knowledge on veterinary medicines following legislative changes to the regulations this year.

09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy and the CrowdStrike outage

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

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Weight loss medicines – what you need to know

Pharmacists must be aware of critical factors when supplying weight loss medications to ensure safety and compliance.

09 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Neurodiversity in pharmacy

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

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Update your GPhC fitness-to-practise knowledge

Richard Hough and Deepika Raino take independent pharmacists through the GPhC's revised guidance on hearings and outcomes.

10 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC fitness to practice investigations

What should a registrant do if they find themselves the subject of a fitness to practise investigation?

14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Avoid HMRC locum clawbacks

Richard Hough and Brendan McAleese provide an overview of the considerations under employment law.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business rates – GPs versus community pharmacies

There is inequity in the financial support offered by the government to GP practices and pharmacies, as Richard Hough and Oskar Musial explain.

05 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First – striking the right balance

With Pharmacy First, a tension exists between the commercial interests of the pharmacy owner and the RP, says Richard Hough.

13 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

Finance

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MPs warn Labour’s NI rise puts pharmacies at risk during Commons debate

Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Gibson said pharmacists and other healthcare providers “feel taken for granted, let down and scared.”

08 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business news

Health workers ‘grateful’ for Reeves budget says community pharmacist MP

Increased NHS spend could help reverse decline of pharmacies, suggests Sadik Al-Hassan.

05 Nov 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Finance

Independents can become tax-efficient

We are just over halfway through the 2024-25 tax year. and this may be a good opportunity to review your personal tax positions, writes Vinku Shah.

22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Creating more revenue streams in independent pharmacy

Financial expert Vinku Shah examines some of the ways independents can boost their OTC trade to generate more cash.

16 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Health & NHS news

NHS ‘recognises pain’ as it freezes Pharmacy First payment targets until 2025

Pharmacy First payment threshold will remain at 20 until 2025

14 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Could Labour spark a 'pharmacy exodus’ with capital gains tax hike?

A Pharmacy Show panel zooms in on financial pain points

14 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Rees: Labour are 'incredibly warm' about work-to-rule and wider pressure campaign

Paul Rees played down concerns the NPA's work-to-rule strategy risks alienating the government.

14 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA slams ‘incorrect’ and ‘misleading’ NHSBSA pharmacy numbers

The National Pharmacy Association said NHSBSA double counted pharmacies and included “pharmacies that have shut their doors" in its figures.

10 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy minister strikes upbeat note for future funding talks in England

Pharmacy minister Stephen Kinnock has reassured community pharmacy that “sustainable funding solutions” are needed.

07 Oct 2024 , 3 Min Article

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CPE: There must be ‘sufficient’ services and ‘capability’ in commissioning to get best from IPs

“We must think about how we improve the use of independent prescriber skills,” CPE chief executive Janet Morrison said.

07 Oct 2024 , 2 Min Article

Clinical Focus

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Supporting women through the menopause

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

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Wake up to the stress of insomnia

Insomnia and associated stress take their toll on people and can be associated with more serious conditions.

31 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Top tips for summer eye care

The summer eye care category is an opportunity for pharmacy teams to offer products and advice.

23 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Supplement your income

We guide independent pharmacists through the current VMS trends so they can stock products customers are looking for.

17 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Holiday help pharmacy-style

Whether it’s sunburn, insect bites, stings or digestive problems, patients need plenty of guidance.

14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Kicking foot and leg problems into touch

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the care and support pharmacies can provide people with common feet and leg conditions.

30 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Back away from pain

Back pain causes significant disability among the population and it is becoming more common.

17 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Looking after mother and baby

Not all mothers-to-be know what they can do to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy.

20 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Let’s talk about men’s health

One in five men in the UK dies before the age of 65 but community pharmacies can play a key prevention role and prolong lives.

12 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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An alternative way for people in pain

With a wide choice of active ingredients and formulations, Steve Titmarsh considers who might find topical analgesics helpful.

22 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article