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Is independent prescribing pharmacy’s biggest contractual change?

Independent pharmacy owners should not overlook the legal and contractual implications, says Richard Hough.

28 Sep 2026

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Can pharmacies refuse to dispense at a loss?

This appears to be a commercial question but it is a legal one, rooted in the statutory framework governing NHS pharmaceutical services.

30 Jun 2026

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We should target legislation to stop dispensing at a loss

If an MP, say Sadik Al-Hassan, introduced a Private Members’ Bill, that might shake things up, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

27 May 2026

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Why family-run pharmacies face unique risks

The close alignment of family and business life can bring stability but it also pulls the pharmacy sharply into the spotlight.

11 Feb 2026

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Protecting pharmacists behind the consultation room door

The need for pharmacists to ensure their own safety and legal compliance has never been greater, as our legal experts explain.

13 Aug 2025

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Assisted Dying Bill – a legal and historical overview

We consider the present position and what pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are allowed to say on the topic.

25 Nov 2024

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Pharmacy and the CrowdStrike outage

Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind examine the regulations that helped pharmacists support patients during and after the CrowdStrike outage.

11 Sep 2024

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Understanding competition law

Pharmacy lawyer Richard Hough explains how competition rules affect community pharmacy

17 May 2016

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