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A trailblazing independent

Independent Pharmacist of the Year Gareth Hughes talks to ICP magazine about his successes in Wales.

25 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independent prescribers – pharmacy’s big leap forward

The independent prescriber qualification alone will not transform practice. It’s the support, culture and confidence built around it that will, says Trevor Gore.

24 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHS ‘doesn’t know’ how many DPPs there are

Little clarity on how many have trained as designated prescribing practitioners

08 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE to fund over 3k IP course places – but no DPP funding available

NHSE announces 3,300 fully funded places on IP courses for 2025-26.

29 May 2025 , 2 Min Article

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We need bold independent prescribing leadership

We can look for all the excuses in the world not to make this happen but the Government needs to just get on with it, says Mike Hewitson.

06 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Prescription for a promising future

The Labour Party manifesto pledge of a national independent prescribing service feels a long way away, says Nick Kaye.

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Labour’s prescribing service promise ‘not discussed at all’ in contract talks

Labour's prescribing plans still murky despite recent contract announcement

03 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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PSNI opens consultation on proposals to reform education and training

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland plans to end automatic recognition of pharmacists who trained in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

06 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Electronic prescription technology roll-out in pharmacy sites is ‘significant milestone’

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan said introducing the technology in 210 pharmacy pathfinder sites will “solidify” pharmacists’ roles in the NHS.

09 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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NHSE announces key step in IP pathfinder pilot as EPS rolls out

The 210 pathfinder pharmacies can 'start delivering clinical services' once EPS is rolled out, says NHSE.

29 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Realising the promise of independent prescribing

Finally, after 25 years, it's got momentum but it’s difficult to retain a positive spin with the chaos that's emerging, says Terry Maguire.

28 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NPA/RPS report outlines better access to designated prescribing practitioners

The joint report said organisations submitting a training site should engage with NHS England and ICS pharmacy workforce leads.

12 Aug 2024 , 3 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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CCA: NHSE’s failure to solve lack of DPPs risks worsening workforce crisis

The Company Chemists’ Association warned “significant” numbers of pharmacy graduates will struggle to find employment.

24 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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Independent prescribing king

Mike Hewitson was crowned Independent Prescriber of the Year at last year’s Independent Pharmacy Awards.

14 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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