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Pressure … pushing down on you!

The pressure pharmacy is enduring is unbearable but we need our leaders to leave their egos in the dressing room, says Nick Kaye.

27 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Government needs a jab of common sense

Pharmacies have been subjected to two shocking U-turns on this autumn’s flu and Covid vaccine roll-out by the government.

31 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Local councils’ award of health contracts to private providers must be scrutinised

There's a lack of detail around the award of health contracts to private providers by Newcastle City Council and Sandwell Council.

30 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE’s cumbersome compromise

NHS England’s decision to allow pharmacies to go ahead with pre-booked flu jabs next month will spark cries of ‘foul play’ and ‘unfair treatment,’ says Nick Kaye.

22 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Here’s to our vague adherence service

It appears that for most recipients of MDS trays, there’s no legal or professional obligation to provide anything other than a normal service, says Terry Maguire.

16 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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To HPV or not to HPV? That is the question

Who did I go to for advice about getting the vaccine? A comedian who’s been smashing the club circuit for years of course, says Peter Kelly.

09 Aug 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Shrinking the pharmacy network in Northern Ireland?

A pharmacy contract must mean much more than getting a prescription dispensed. Access to more services must be the focus, says Terry Maguire.

06 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Happy or successful? You choose

Is happiness something some people are blessed to be born with while others have the misfortune of missing out on, asks Peter Kelly.

05 Jul 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: NHS England needs a Harry McQuillan

If he had been working at NHSE for the last few years, community pharmacy might be in a better place now, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

16 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Naming and shaming does nobody any good

What is the human cost to the people running pharmacies that were named as the UK's worst by the MailOnline, asks Nick Kaye.

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Why is recruitment in pharmacy so hard?

Young people think ‘why should I work in a pharmacy when I can work in a coffee shop where I’m not going to get abused?’ Peter Kelly explains.

01 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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A worrying state of mind

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland is creating a state of mind among contractors that is pernicious and self-defeating, says Terry Maguire.

31 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NHS England must treat journalists with respect

Press offices play an important role in helping journalists establish the facts for a story. But does NHS England have a problem with journalists?

30 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Stand up and be counted!

I’m proud we decided not to support the contraception service because of the funding crisis we find ourselves in, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

11 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Face up to co-designed services

Terry Maguire asks if the SH:24 EHC service's co-design took place in Northern Ireland or London where demographics are very different.

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Day Lewis leadership puts RPS to shame

Credit must go to Day Lewis - community pharmacy now needs to make strong policy statements.

02 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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