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NHS set to miss out on biologic medicine savings

Record number of biological medicines due to come off patent, but the high VPAS repayment rate threatens to reduce potential savings to the NHS, says the BGMA.

15 Aug 2023

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Editor's view: NHS England needs a Harry McQuillan

If he had been working at NHSE for the last few years, community pharmacy might be in a better place now, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

16 Jun 2023

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Naming and shaming does nobody any good

What is the human cost to the people running pharmacies that were named as the UK's worst by the MailOnline, asks Nick Kaye.

14 Jun 2023

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It's a locum's life

Catherine Haslam fought off fierce competition to win the Locum of the Year Award at last year’s Independent Pharmacy Awards.

01 Jun 2023

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Interview: Stephen Thomas

Stephen Thomas spent two years working in Vanuatu as its “equivalent of the RPSGB.” It placed a huge responsibility on young shoulders.

31 May 2023

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A worrying state of mind

Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland is creating a state of mind among contractors that is pernicious and self-defeating, says Terry Maguire.

31 May 2023

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NHS England must treat journalists with respect

Press offices play an important role in helping journalists establish the facts for a story. But does NHS England have a problem with journalists?

30 May 2023

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Breaking a pharmacy lease

Lauren Kelly provides an insight into the legal factors pharmacists need to consider.

18 May 2023

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Leader of the pack

As team leader at Bedminster Pharmacy, Beata Mularska takes an interest in supporting her colleagues as much as her patients.

14 May 2023

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Stand up and be counted!

I’m proud we decided not to support the contraception service because of the funding crisis we find ourselves in, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

11 May 2023

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Interview: Ade Williams

Ade Williams’ image was once projected on Piccadilly Circus’ giant screen but as he tells Neil Trainis, it’s all about the pharmacy collective.

09 May 2023

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Right time to buy a pharmacy?

As Vinku Shah explains, there are several economic factors to consider when deciding if you should invest in a pharmacy.

08 May 2023

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Welsh wonder

The Independent Pharmacist of the Year Carys Spencer is a champion of community pharmacy in Wales.

02 May 2023

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Editor's view: Day Lewis leadership puts RPS to shame

Credit must go to Day Lewis - community pharmacy now needs to make strong policy statements.

02 May 2023

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Face up to co-designed services

Terry Maguire asks if the SH:24 EHC service's co-design took place in Northern Ireland or London where demographics are very different.

02 May 2023

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Interview: Richard Brown

As an independent expert adviser in criminal cases, the Avon LPC chief officer demonstrates pharmacists’ knowledge of medicines is unrivalled.

01 May 2023

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