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The Digital Omnibus and pharmacy data compliance

What the Digital Omnibus Package proposes and why it matters to the independent pharmacy sector.

11 Mar 2026

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Exit strategies for pharmacy owners

Financial expert Vinku Shah examines different sale strategies and some planning points to consider.

02 Mar 2026

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NPA Essential March 2026

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

02 Mar 2026

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Why family-run pharmacies face unique risks

The close alignment of family and business life can bring stability but it also pulls the pharmacy sharply into the spotlight.

11 Feb 2026

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NPA Essential: February 2026

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

29 Jan 2026

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Employment Rights Bill: What you need to know

These changes have practical implications for independents who rely on small, flexible teams to deliver care, as our legal experts explain.

13 Jan 2026

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Improving your cashflow – an update

Only independents who prioritise the diversification of income through additional services and control costs will survive, says Vinku Shah.

13 Jan 2026

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NPA Essential: December 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

21 Nov 2025

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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

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Supervision reform: A new era for pharmacies

The reforms could be transformative but without careful planning could introduce confusion or risk. Thorrun Govind and Richard Hough explain.

07 Nov 2025

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NPA Essential: November 2025

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

03 Nov 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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NPA Essential: October 2025

The latest news from the National Pharmacy Association.

01 Oct 2025

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