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NPA Essential: December 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

21 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A financial viability test for prospective pharmacy owners?

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

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NPA Essential: November 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

03 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Patient data: Lessons from a GPhC warning

Our legal writers explore the consequences pharmacists face when patient confidentiality and data protection laws are breached.

28 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Plan ahead for inheritance tax

Most gifts made over seven years before death escape tax, so if you plan ahead, gifts can be made tax-free and result in a substantial tax saving.

28 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Preparing to sell your pharmacy – an update

Our financial expert explores what you can do to secure the right offer and ensure the whole process is smooth.

21 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Weight management scrutiny

Regulation extends beyond individual pharmacists to include pharmacy owners, superintendent pharmacists and third-party providers.

08 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: October 2025

The latest news from the National Pharmacy Association.

01 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Looking to sell your pharmacy?

Before marketing the business, you should meet a pharmacy specialist accountant and obtain a valuation of the pharmacy, says Vinku Shah.

30 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Business asset disposal relief – an update

Our financial expert Vinku Shah updates independent pharmacists on business asset disposal relief.

09 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist runs for charity after losing thigh muscle to rare cancer

GP pharmacist from Durham runs Great North Run on behalf of Sarcoma UK

08 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Reminder: Revised Pharmacy First clinical pathways from October

The updated pathways contain new Gateway Points and will come into effect in October.

02 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: September 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

01 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Protecting pharmacists behind the consultation room door

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

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Obituary – Bill Scott OBE FRPharmS

Bill Scott, who was chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland for 22 years from 1993 to 2014, died last month aged 76.

12 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NPA Essential: August 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

01 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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