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A cyber war on pharmacy?

If the Iranian government can take down a wealthy oil company, could they do the same to the NHS prescription system, asks Peter Kelly.

07 Feb 2024

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What the hell is wrong with NHS England?

They never hold their hands up and say ‘we got this wrong.' That's organisational arrogance or obliviousness, says Mike Hewitson.

01 Nov 2023

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NHSE’s cumbersome compromise

NHS England’s decision to allow pharmacies to go ahead with pre-booked flu jabs next month will spark cries of ‘foul play’ and ‘unfair treatment,’ says Nick Kaye.

22 Aug 2023

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NHS set to miss out on biologic medicine savings

Record number of biological medicines due to come off patent, but the high VPAS repayment rate threatens to reduce potential savings to the NHS, says the BGMA.

15 Aug 2023

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Editor's view: NHS England needs a Harry McQuillan

If he had been working at NHSE for the last few years, community pharmacy might be in a better place now, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

16 Jun 2023

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NHS England must treat journalists with respect

Press offices play an important role in helping journalists establish the facts for a story. But does NHS England have a problem with journalists?

30 May 2023

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Welsh wonder

The Independent Pharmacist of the Year Carys Spencer is a champion of community pharmacy in Wales.

02 May 2023

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Where are the Conservatives taking community pharmacy?

The Tories believe that if they drive workers out of pharmacy, technological solutions will fill the gap, says Peter Kelly.

16 Feb 2023

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Interview: Amish Patel

Kent LPC chair Amish Patel insists he will continue speaking out on big pharmacy issues despite suffering abuse on Twitter.

26 Sep 2022

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Future-proofing your pharmacy business

Sobha Kandel, the winner of ICP's Innovation Award, says thinking outside the box of traditional pharmacy services is the way forward.

23 Feb 2022

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Our time is our biggest strength...and weakness

Nick Kaye: Making a Covid costs claim will feel alien.

27 Jul 2021

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Pharmacies can take the lead post-pandemic

Pharmacy can help shape and influence the provision and commissioning of more public health services, says Jeremy Meader. 

07 Jul 2021

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Demand for pharmacist prescribing rises sharply in Wales

Over 16,000 consultations for pharmacy prescribing services across Wales have taken place in the last four-and-a-half years. 

05 Jul 2021

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Report reveals impact of Covid on female health workers

The NHS Confederation's Health and Care Women Leaders Network found "a significant rise" in female staff reporting poor health.

05 May 2021

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Massive rise in mental disorders among health workers in Covid peak

The first peak of the Covid pandemic last year saw a 300 per cent rise in healthcare workers suffering from mental health problems.

29 Apr 2021

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Pharmacists need to prove their worth 

The pharmacy profession needs a much more comprehensive social media strategy and media infrastructure, says Peter Kelly.

26 Mar 2021

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