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It’s irresponsible for Royal College of Pharmacy to politicise its role

Did the RCPharm think picking on an Israeli pharma company would see it held up as a bastion of morality, asks Neil Trainis?

20 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy highs in Hertfordshire

Community Pharmacy Hertfordshire has turned local innovation into national influence. But its chief officer Helen Musson tells ICP the work is far from done.

07 Jul 2026

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The Royal College of Pharmacy has already lost sight of its purpose

The public should not be the Royal College of Pharmacy's focal point. Its members should be.

17 Apr 2026

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Leadership discussion needs local focus

There is still too much Department of Health oversight of the professional pharmacy leadership project and unless that changes, it will fail, says Terry Maguire.

29 Apr 2025

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RPS’s fate hinges on royal college vote. But do you care?

There is a quiet confidence among RPS loyalists that the vote will go their way. But they should not ignore the consequences if it doesn’t.

30 Oct 2024

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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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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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Stop worrying about unintended consequences – and deliver!

We can talk about visions for pharmacy all day long but they will be hard to achieve without skilful leadership, says Nick Kaye.

25 Nov 2022

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How to reverse professional stagnation

Can the Royal Pharmaceutical Society be re-fashioned to deliver “strong, effective" leadership again, wonders Terry Maguire?

15 Aug 2022

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Opportunities, shortages … and absent leaders

We are witnessing the breakdown of the pharmacy network but nobody's willing to take action, says Mohammed Hussain.

08 Aug 2022

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Editor's view: Commission should scrutinise leading RPS figures

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership should be given the scope to look at individuals' actions and decisions.

07 Jul 2022

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Leading just like proper leaders!

Who the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership engages with is important, says Nick Kaye.

01 Jul 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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NHSE: Pharmacy must speak 'as one' to gain power

Community pharmacies need to speak 'as one' to gain greater influence within primary care, a senior NHS England official has said. 

20 Jul 2021

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