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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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Keep on top of your cashflow

If your cashflow is not monitored, you will find your independent pharmacy juggling to settle its liabilities as they become due, says financial expert Vinku Shah.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A new chapter for NHS pharmacies?

The pharmacy landscape in England is undergoing one of its most significant regulatory shifts in two decades. Our legal experts explore what the changes mean for the sector.

15 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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'Sponge on a string' cancer detection pilot to launch in 'dozens' of pharmacies

Pilot scheme aims to pick up pre-cancerous changes through non-invasive test

09 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Superdrug rolls out earwax removal service to more stores

Service now available in 35 of the group’s health clinics.

16 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Increasing work, rising stress levels

Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind from Brabners consider a group which is often overlooked in wellbeing conversations: pharmacist proprietors.

09 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Promoting your services responsibly

If independent pharmacies provide private services, they must ensure they stay on the right side of the law, as Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind explain.

04 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Antique apothecary collection goes up for auction

After years of collecting, Darrin Baines is auctioning his collection of antique apothecary objects. The Cotswold Auction Company sale takes place on June 24-25.

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: June 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA Essential: May 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

01 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Trusting Royal College of Pharmacy charity trustees

As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to a charity, understanding the responsibilities of the trustees is vital, say legal experts Graeme Hughes and Thorrun Govind.

29 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Offset employers’ national insurance rises

It may be worth considering a pension salary sacrifice, a tax-efficient strategy to cushion the impact, our financial expert says.

23 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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