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People

New boss for Cegedim Rx

Tracey Robertson takes over from Phil Galt at the pharmacy software supplier.

24 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Financial

Business asset disposal relief

Our finance expert Vinku Shah takes independent pharmacists through everything they need to know about capital gains tax relief.

21 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Legal

Original pack dispensing – a prescription for success?

Our legal experts consider the implication of changes to NHS dispensing that came into effect on January 1, 2025 for independents.

08 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Regulations

Pharmacies may need to amend dispensing processes with January introduction of OPD

CPE warns that pharmacies may need to amend dispensing processes with the introduction of OPD for NHS prescriptions in January.

03 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Business environment

Preparing to sell your pharmacy

Selling your pharmacy needs effective planning. So, what can you do to get the right offer and ensure a smooth process?

03 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Policy

Assisted Dying Bill – a legal and historical overview

We consider the present position and what pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are allowed to say on the topic.

25 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

NPA Essential: December 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

25 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PAGB launches compendium of self-care case studies

Compendium highlights best practice learnings from ICSs with advice to help design and implement self-care initiatives.

19 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Beat the Budget’s pressures

Our financial expert examines how independent pharmacies can deal with the impact of Labour’s autumn Budget.

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Employment

Attracting new talent and filling vacancies

With thousands of international pharmacy students in the UK, should pharmacy owners become approved sponsors with the Home Office?

05 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

NPA Essential: November 2024

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

04 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Independents can become tax-efficient

We are just over halfway through the 2024-25 tax year. and this may be a good opportunity to review your personal tax positions, writes Vinku Shah.

22 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

Creating more revenue streams in independent pharmacy

Financial expert Vinku Shah examines some of the ways independents can boost their OTC trade to generate more cash.

16 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Medicines

Veterinary medicines: A changing landscape

We refresh pharmacists’ knowledge on veterinary medicines following legislative changes to the regulations this year.

09 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Prescribing

New RPS and RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit aims to improve safety and efficiency

A new Repeat Prescribing Toolkit commissioned by NHS England which aims to streamline repeat prescribing systems and reduce medicines waste has been launched by the RPS and RCGP

08 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy team

NPA Essential: October 2024

News, views and must-dos: your update from the NPA for October 2024.

01 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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