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Hub-and-spoke comes at a price for independents

We must consider the cost of setting it up and the margins contractors may have to sacrifice for it, says Ade Williams.

27 Apr 2022

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The last days of Rome?

The RPS can save itself but it has shown little desire to be held accountable and open to members, says Mohammed Hussain.

26 Apr 2022

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PDA, PSNC…who’s right about workforce shortages?

There is a difference of opinion over whether there are staff shortages in pharmacy.

26 Apr 2022

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I want to drive change to enhance pharmacy!

Maxwellia founder Anna Maxwell tells ICP why she is running for election to the English Pharmacy Board.

22 Apr 2022

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Interview: Ashley Cowen

There is no economic case for independents to get involved in hub and spoke, says AAH's sales and operations director.

22 Apr 2022

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Wanted: An enduring and confident professional leadership body

Former CPhO Keith Ridge explains why he believes Royal College status matters.

01 Apr 2022

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Government launches new consultation on hub and spoke proposals

The sector has 12 weeks to share its views on new proposals to overhaul community pharmacy dispensing.

16 Mar 2022

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Opinion: What message is the RPS sending to its members?

Former RPSGB president Steve Churton shares his concerns about the Society's overhaul proposals.

15 Mar 2022

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Keith Ridge: For the RPS, it really is now or never

Exclusive: Proposals to restructure the RPS executive could damage the profession, the former CPhO writes.

10 Mar 2022

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No legal basis for anti-vaxxers' nonsense

Anti-vaxxers often claim a legal basis for their actions, says Terry Maguire.

24 Feb 2022

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Future-proofing your pharmacy business

Sobha Kandel, the winner of ICP's Innovation Award, says thinking outside the box of traditional pharmacy services is the way forward.

23 Feb 2022

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Equality and equity are not the same thing

Reforms to PSNC/LPCs are a once-in-a-generation opportunity but I'm not sure independents realise what’s at stake, says Nick Kaye.

18 Feb 2022

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The distinctive voice of independents must be heard

As the RSG reforms progress, there's a risk they could build in a perpetual majority for the multiples within PSNC, says Sanjeev Panesar. 
 

17 Feb 2022

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We must address the root causes of burnout in pharmacy

Community pharmacy has been hit by wage stagnation and a drain of talent to primary care roles, says Mohammed Hussain.

15 Feb 2022

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CCA claims sector is battling 'shortfall' of 3,000 pharmacists

CCA calculates shortage based on extrapolations from Health Education England survey.

09 Feb 2022

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So who's heard of the new chief pharmaceutical officer?

It is sad that, like all CPhOs for England in living memory, the current incumbent has had little to do with community pharmacy.

24 Jan 2022

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