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New rules and responsibilities

Richard Hough examines what changes to the latest NHS pharmacy regulations mean for independent pharmacy owners.

21 Oct 2026

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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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Dispensing – why FP34 only tells half the story

Financial expert Vinku Shah explores how dispensing margin really works and how independents can better protect themselves.

13 May 2026

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Prepare for the unexpected

Having a clear and workable response in a crisis is key, as legal experts Richard Hough and Isobel Netherwood explain.

14 Apr 2026

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The Digital Omnibus and pharmacy data compliance

What the Digital Omnibus Package proposes and why it matters to the independent pharmacy sector.

11 Mar 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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Employment Rights Bill: What you need to know

These changes have practical implications for independents who rely on small, flexible teams to deliver care, as our legal experts explain.

13 Jan 2026

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A financial viability test for prospective pharmacy owners?

Should prospective pharmacy owners have to demonstrate their financial viability? There are reasons why this wouldn’t work, says David Reissner.

18 Nov 2025

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Supervision reform: A new era for pharmacies

The reforms could be transformative but without careful planning could introduce confusion or risk. Thorrun Govind and Richard Hough explain.

07 Nov 2025

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Weight management scrutiny

Regulation extends beyond individual pharmacists to include pharmacy owners, superintendent pharmacists and third-party providers.

08 Oct 2025

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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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Promoting your services responsibly

If independent pharmacies provide private services, they must ensure they stay on the right side of the law, as Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind explain.

04 Jun 2025

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Trusting Royal College of Pharmacy charity trustees

As the Royal Pharmaceutical Society transitions to a charity, understanding the responsibilities of the trustees is vital, say legal experts Graeme Hughes and Thorrun Govind.

29 Apr 2025

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An evolving pharmacy landscape

Does the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new guidance for registered pharmacies hit the mark? Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind find out.

26 Mar 2025

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Medicines shortages cost lives

Our legal experts examine Prevention of Future Deaths reports which have been linked to medicines shortages - which have been the cause of tragic deaths.

12 Feb 2025

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Original pack dispensing – a prescription for success?

Our legal experts consider the implication of changes to NHS dispensing that came into effect on January 1, 2025 for independents.

08 Jan 2025

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