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Beware of e-failure!

As we've seen with the assessment, it's fair to say that paper-based systems can be better than digital ones, says Peter Kelly.

15 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opportunities, shortages … and absent leaders

We are witnessing the breakdown of the pharmacy network but nobody's willing to take action, says Mohammed Hussain.

08 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Saving independent pharmacies money in taxing times

Atif Butt looks at tax savings available to pharmacies investing in new equipment, store refits and electric vehicles.

08 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Don’t lose out in the leasing stakes

You must focus on key commercial points and their legal implications, says solicitor Ben Butterworth.

05 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Commission should scrutinise leading RPS figures

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership should be given the scope to look at individuals' actions and decisions.

07 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Leading just like proper leaders!

Who the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership engages with is important, says Nick Kaye.

01 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Questions remain over hub-and-spoke for independents

Numark MD Jeremy Meader says the model may not be an attractive option for independents.

29 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Taking the long view on long Covid

We urgently need a pharmacy workforce response that includes long Covid, says Mohammed Hussain.

20 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PSNI is not fit for purpose - we need the GPhC!

Terry Maguire takes a sarcastic look at the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland as professional regulator.

16 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Life lessons from the pandemic

Covid taught me that normally, you should never operate at 100 per cent of your capacity, says Peter Kelly.

09 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Vision and investment go together

Pharmacies have different business models but we need a vision to unify around so we can learn from each one, says Nick Kaye.

28 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Let's not get carried away!

I should be ecstatic that pharmacies will be paid for supplying MDS trays but we must secure our clinical future, says Terry Maguire.

28 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hub-and-spoke comes at a price for independents

We must consider the cost of setting it up and the margins contractors may have to sacrifice for it, says Ade Williams.

27 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The last days of Rome?

The RPS can save itself but it has shown little desire to be held accountable and open to members, says Mohammed Hussain.

26 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA, PSNC…who’s right about workforce shortages?

There is a difference of opinion over whether there are staff shortages in pharmacy.

26 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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I want to drive change to enhance pharmacy!

Maxwellia founder Anna Maxwell tells ICP why she is running for election to the English Pharmacy Board.

22 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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