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Interview: Sukhi Basra

The National Pharmacy Association’s vice-chair talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about the challenges ahead for her and her profession.

23 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sigma Conference 2025

Click on the link to access the live stream from day 1 of the conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

12 May 2025 , 60 Min Article

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Pharmacist wins appeal to open pharmacy in Sudbury health centre

Zahid Shah will open the pharmacy at Sudbury Community Health Centre after Primary Care Support England rejected his application last year.

03 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA backs plan to increase community pharmacies’ delivery of vaccines

A report by the Pharmacy Vaccinations Development Group urges policymakers to ensure deprived communities have access to vaccines.

26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy innovation at its best

Alex Briggs and his team at Westcliffe Pharmacy have pushed the boundaries of what community pharmacy can achieve.

26 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

The Government says it is committed to expanding the clinical role of community pharmacy and improving workforce planning but won’t make any commitments on funding.

13 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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NHSE relaunches Pharmacy First PR campaign today – with details lacking

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said a “much bigger, ongoing public awareness campaign” is needed.

11 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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UK adults view community pharmacies as the 'most essential' local service

Pharmacies top the ranking for most essential service in annual national survey.

09 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Innovative interventions

Pharmacist manager and independent prescriber James Martin won the 2023 Independent Pharmacy Awards Innovation Award.

05 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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New role will improve communication between pharmacies and GPs in PCNs

NHS England said community pharmacy PCN engagement leads will be the “point of contact” between pharmacies and practices within PCNs.

31 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Interview: Martin Bennett

Martin Bennett has pretty much seen it all during his half century at Wicker Pharmacy in Sheffield. Neil Trainis caught up with him.

26 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Use pharmacists differently say Bath researchers

Hub and spoke would allow more patient-facing services, according to report.

14 Jul 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Save the date: cancer webinar

A webinar on supporting people with advanced cancer will take place on Wednesday June 28 at 6:30pm.

06 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Only nurses trusted more than pharmacists, survey finds

More than eight out of 10 people trust their local pharmacy to provide the right health advice, outstripping doctors.

02 Jun 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Clinical news: Community pharmacy on TARGET with AMS

Research suggests that the PQS has incentivised antimicrobial stewardship in community pharmacy in England.

12 May 2023 , 4 Min Article

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