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Building a pharmacy team fit for the future

We must create clearer and more practical pathways for pharmacists to develop prescribing capability, says Numark chairman Harry McQuillan.

08 Apr 2026

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Putting independent pharmacy at the heart of neighbourhood health

Independent pharmacy stands at a defining moment and the opportunity in front of us has never been clearer, says Harry McQuillan.

04 Mar 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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Business rates are just part of the challenge for pharmacies

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says the Scottish government’s budget provides more clarity than in England.

19 Jan 2026

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Analysis: Helping an ageing population

Independents can support people with dementia, those at risk of malnutrition or falling and the socially isolated and lonely.

10 Dec 2025

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Independent’s insight

Steven Pal, who owns Monkspath Pharmacy in Solihull, was Numark’s 6,000th member.

18 Nov 2025

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Pharmacy stands at exciting and important crossroads

Community pharmacy is standing at one of the most exciting crossroads in its history, says Harry McQuillan.

10 Nov 2025

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Pharmacies need multi-year funding deal

There was hope the new pharmacy contract in England might ease the pressure on pharmacies but it has fallen short, says Harry McQuillan.

02 Sep 2025

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Interview: Harry McQuillan

Harry McQuillan achieved success as Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive but he was enticed by Numark's challenge.

29 May 2024

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Community pharmacy must take active lead on flu

Numark MD Jeremy Meader and Numark member Jignesh Patel call on pharmacies to rally together on flu vaccines. 

13 Apr 2022

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Our profession will never be the same

Pharmacists will play a key role as part of a broader collaboration of community-placed healthcare teams, says Jeremy Meader.

18 Jan 2022

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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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Pharmacists playing key Covid vaccine role

Jawn Jiang and Natasha Jones are two of many tireless pharmacists who continue to provide Covid vaccines.

12 May 2021

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Covid vaccines are one of the best things I've done

Pharmacist Leah Davies tells ICP how she supported the Covid vaccine programme at her local independent pharmacy.

19 Feb 2021

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Pharmacies must have clinical as well as funding recognition

A lack of funding will be a major challenge for pharmacies in 2021 but that is not the only issue that needs addressing.

18 Jan 2021

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