This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

Clinical services

trevor-gore-1280

Diagnosing before prescribing

Trevor Gore examines the behavioural science every independent prescriber needs.

08 Sep 2026

prescribing-1280

CPD module: Independent prescribing - an update

Our latest module reviews the elements of independent prescribing, both within the NHS and privately.

07 Aug 2026

mandeep-mudhar-1280

Facing challenges by innovating for patients

Pharmacists who embrace private services know they are commercially beneficial and professionally rewarding, says Mandeep Mudhar.

13 May 2026

patient-pharmacist-summary

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

england-1280x720

CCA says ICB and LA commissioning of services driving lottery of access

Services commissioned by local authorities are now worth almost twice as much to community pharmacies in England as those commissioned by ICBs.

15 Jul 2025

richard-janes-alphega-1280

Unlock pharmacy’s potential in dental care

With the right strategy, independent pharmacies can revitalise their service by expanding their service, says Richard Janes, head of Alphega Pharmacy UK – retail.

21 May 2025

deborah-evans-2025-ipas-1280

Private services can open new doors

The 2024 Independent Pharmacy Awards winner Deborah Evans uses her prescribing skills to redefine what a modern pharmacy can offer.

06 May 2025

pharmacy-first-consultation-summary

Pharmacy First provision is a “postcode lottery” says CCA

Trade body calls on policymakers to adopt a three-pronged strategy to support the new service.

30 May 2024

north-east-1280

ICB hands £285k prescribing contract to six suppliers in the North-East

North-East and North Cumbria ICB commissioned six suppliers to provide sites for the independent prescribing pathfinder programme.

19 Mar 2024

survey-1280

Nearly half of respondents to YouGov survey didn’t know about Pharmacy First launch

Forty-four per cent of the 2,028 people from England, Wales and Scotland who responded were unaware about the scheme.

31 Jan 2024

pharmacist-ip-1280

Pharmacists air concerns about NHSE's independent prescribing training plans

NHS England says foundation trainees should focus on one clinical area when taking their independent prescribing training from 2025-26.

17 Jan 2024

Monoclonal antibodies 1280.jpg

CPD module: monoclonal antibodies

This module reviews monoclonal antibodies and their applications.

10 Nov 2022

Complete people CPD.jpg

A Guide to Change Management: Preparing for action

This CPD module is about preparing for action. It explains how to develop and put into practice a vision of your business journey.

18 Jul 2016

Change privacy settings