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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership missed the reasons why the RPS has spectacularly failed after 12 years, says Mohammed Hussain.

15 Feb 2023

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Sensible … but challenging leadership plans

If pharmacy bodies don’t want change, the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership’s proposals will go nowhere, says Nick Kaye.

15 Feb 2023

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Editor's view: Things are getting worse, not better

I hope health select committee chair Steve Brine fulfils his promise of an inquiry into community pharmacy.

30 Jan 2023

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Community Pharmacy Liverpool leads the way

The LPC was named Best Supporting Local Representative Group at the Independent Pharmacy Awards for its pioneering work.

23 Jan 2023

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Interview: Shilpa Shah

North-East London LPC CEO Shilpa Shah says her charity work has given her the ability to listen to and empower her contractors.

20 Jan 2023

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It’s not all about GP pharmacists!

Why does the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme help GPs take on pharmacists but not community pharmacy employers, asks Nick Kaye.

19 Jan 2023

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Why is nobody talking about back pain?

The ill-informed might be tempted to take a strong opioid like Oxycontin to deal with back pain but it’s wrong, says Peter Kelly.

17 Jan 2023

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Strep A disaster could have been avoided

The Department of Health should commission a test-and-treat service and stop dismissing evidence it works, says Terry Maguire.

17 Jan 2023

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Here’s hoping for a less interesting 2023

The year 2022 ended with an antibiotic shortage, a Covid wave and the country on strike. I hope 2023 is less interesting, says Mohammed Hussain.

13 Jan 2023

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Getting your financial house in order

How will changes to the VAT penalties regime and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affect independent pharmacies?

12 Jan 2023

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Contractors are in the trenches…again!

A conflict that sparked three judicial reviews in Northern Ireland is demoralising and ongoing, says Terry Maguire.

25 Nov 2022

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Championing capacity in community pharmacy

Jaya Authunuri, the pharmacist and co-owner of West Hill Pharmacy, talks about his award-winning team.

24 Nov 2022

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What the autumn statement means for independents

Our financial expert Atif Butt looks at how the measures could impact the independent pharmacy sector.   

24 Nov 2022

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The NHS needs a new shot in the arm

Public health messages aren't getting through to minority communities when it comes to vaccinations, says Mohammed Hussain.

23 Nov 2022

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Editor's View: Fresh pharmacy funding? Vote the Tories out

As far as community pharmacy is concerned, Rishi Sunak has surrounded himself with the wrong people.

22 Nov 2022

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Interview: Malcolm Harrison

The CCA chief executive says it had to stand its ground on closures even though it meant a public dispute with the PDA.

17 Nov 2022

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