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Shaping independent pharmacy’s success

A pharmacy entering September with its clinical services fully staffed and understood by local practices is in a strong position, says Dr Chris Martin.

18 Aug 2026

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Researchers says health checks have ‘significant survival benefit’ in identifying CVD

The study analysed electronic primary care records for 158,645 patients registered with GPs in Lambeth between 2009 and 2023.

18 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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Court confirms Auden Mckenzie and Actavis UK charged excessive and unfair hydrocortisone prices

The Court of Appeal upheld a Competition and Markets Authority ruling that the companies broke the law.

29 Jul 2026

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National and pharmacy booking systems must be integrated ahead of meningitis vaccine service

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said missed or double booked appointments and unnecessary pharmacy workload must be avoided.

26 Jun 2026

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Children as young as 11 received weight loss jabs at obesity clinics in England

Over 6,000 severely obese young people and children have been treated at the clinics since 2021.

13 May 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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Very few people with pharmacy expertise in ICBs increases queries for LPCs

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire chief officer Nick Hunter believes LPCs are getting more queries.

16 Apr 2026

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Pharmacy prescriber pathfinders extended in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire

Three pharmacies in Nottinghamshire and five in Lincolnshire have been funded for another 12 months.

09 Apr 2026

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Analysis: Independents are uniquely positioned to reach all women

Independent pharmacists play a vital role in supporting women’s health at every stage of life. But how is that care evolving?

07 Apr 2026

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Making neighbourhood care a reality

It gets complicated when the wider determinants of health such as housing are brought in, says Terry Maguire.

20 Feb 2026

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Independent pharmacy and the 10-Year plan

Data will be key. We must show where the demand is, the value we deliver and the outcomes we achieve, says Harry McQuillan.

11 Feb 2026

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NHS pays pharmacists just 20 per cent of cost of some medicines

The NPA said the NHS was paying just a fifth of the cost of drugs such as anti-depressants, pain relief and blood pressure medications.

29 Jan 2026

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NHS Online hospital to cover nine conditions when launched in 2027

Menopause and prostate problems among priorities for NHS Online hospital when it launches next year.

06 Jan 2026

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Minimax Pharmacy contract removal a sign of 'emboldened' ICBs, says expert

Commissioners will follow Hampshire ICB's decision closely, says legal expert

10 Dec 2025

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CPE report urges policymakers to give pharmacy prominent role in NHS plan

Community Pharmacy England's report calls for community pharmacies to be "a cornerstone of neighbourhood health”.

26 Nov 2025

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