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Laying bare eczema and psoriasis

Pharmacists, especially independent prescribers, must feel confident in recognising these conditions and managing them effectively.

28 Sep 2026

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Diagnosing before prescribing

Trevor Gore examines the behavioural science every independent prescriber needs.

08 Sep 2026

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NPA Essential: September 2026

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

04 Sep 2026

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CPD module: Independent prescribing - an update

Our latest module reviews the elements of independent prescribing, both within the NHS and privately.

07 Aug 2026

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Independent prescribing – not the finished product

I’m cautious about suggestions pharmacists should rapidly expand into routine long-term condition management, says Richard Brown.

07 Aug 2026

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Pharmacist prescribing – are we being ambitious enough?

Incorporating independent prescribing into Pharmacy First and the contraception service is a safe first step. But what about more complex conditions, asks Harry McQuillan?

24 Jun 2026

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Unlocking the potential of prescribing

By launching a pharmacy warfarin clinic, prescriber Kiran Raja is expanding access to care.

06 May 2026

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Building a pharmacy team fit for the future

We must create clearer and more practical pathways for pharmacists to develop prescribing capability, says Numark chairman Harry McQuillan.

08 Apr 2026

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The search for designated prescribing practitioners

Students are suffering with uncertainty which raises the barriers to registration, says the BPSA's Ruby Howarth.

25 Mar 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Innovative interventions

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

05 Jun 2024

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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

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