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Boosting independents’ clinical confidence

The addition of depression to the New Medicine Service isn’t just another service – it’s a real-world opportunity, says Trevor Gore.

02 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Please don’t shut the press out of the LPC conference

It’s maddening the LPC conference has become a closed shop, open only to LPCs and CPE, says Neil Trainis.

27 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Should patients trust drug companies?

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.

21 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Business rates are just part of the challenge for pharmacies

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says the Scottish government’s budget provides more clarity than in England.

19 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Stand firm, stand strong

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.

13 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Behavioural change - get ready for hub and spoke

Hub and spoke isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what matters most, as Trevor Gore explains.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Letter to the editor 7

Our readers get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist magazine to get things off their chest.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy could manage obesity – but are we up for it?

Addressing the problem at scale will be a challenge in Northern Ireland within existing service frameworks, says Terry Maguire.

09 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Making the independent pharmacist prescribing vision a successful reality

Achieving this requires strategic investment, robust governance and integrated working models, as Luvjit Kandula explains.

03 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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We need to plan for the worst!

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

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Independent prescribers – pharmacy’s big leap forward

The independent prescriber qualification alone will not transform practice. It’s the support, culture and confidence built around it that will, says Trevor Gore.

24 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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The twisted logic of government and some GPs threatens 10-year NHS plan

GPs are attempting a pharmacy land grab. Labour says there are no plans to provide Pharmacy First via the NHS app. So much for collaboration, writes Neil Trainis.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independent’s insight

Steven Pal, who owns Monkspath Pharmacy in Solihull, was Numark’s 6,000th member.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Deprescribing is just as powerful as prescribing

Independent pharmacist Sukhi Basra explains why community pharmacy must lead on opioid deprescribing.

12 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Smarter category management for independents

Category management and electronic point of sale systems can help independents level the playing field against large chains, says Richard Janes.

12 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy stands at exciting and important crossroads

Community pharmacy is standing at one of the most exciting crossroads in its history, says Harry McQuillan.

10 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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