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Industrial, nuclear, terrorist incidents…all in a day’s work

NHS England's expectation of us raises big moral questions, says Newquay-based pharmacist Nick Kaye.

24 Aug 2026

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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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Talking technicians with Sharon Lucas

Pharmacy technician Sharon Lucas says any expanded role for her profession should come with “an honest conversation” about salary, recognition and accountability.

18 Aug 2026

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The empire of normality

Anyone who works in pharmacy knows ADHD and autism diagnoses have increased. But what is ‘normal’, asks Peter Kelly?

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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Letter to the editor 9

Independent pharmacists get in touch with ICP magazine to get things off their chest.

29 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist convicted for assaulting police officer and making homophobic 999 call suspended

Paul Martin Gadsden, who was suspended for six months, was also convicted of using threatening behaviour towards a taxi driver.

23 Jul 2026

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The Michael Jackson drug - a very strange conversation

Pharmacist and stand-up comedian Peter Kelly recalls one of the strangest conversations he ever heard in his pharmacy.

21 Jul 2026

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Interview: Olivier Picard

From a six-year degree in France to a stint in The Big Apple, it has been quite a journey for Olivier Picard.

15 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist who consumed alcohol and dumped medicines in public park suspended

Jitendra Desai was suspended after he left medicines, including zolpidem and lorazepam, in waste bags in a public park.

14 Jul 2026

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GPhC warns pharmacist who supplied medicines to patients without prescriptions

Francis Xaverio Dondo sid he had “difficulty obtaining timely prescriptions from the primary care network hub".

10 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist who stole and consumed medicines from his employer suspended

Ciaran Mulenga Dunne was suspended for nine months after taking aspirin, Naproxen, Sudafed, Diazepam and Dioctyl from a branch of Well.

07 Jul 2026

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The Golden Dose

The most common exchange is over steroid packs. I can’t take any more middle-class, self-entitled abuse, says Terry Maguire.

07 Jul 2026

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Independent pharmacy is at the heart of our communities

Independents are adapting to new ways of working and are embracing innovation but it's vital they are supported, says Dr Chris Martin.

01 Jul 2026

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Pharmacist prescribing – are we being ambitious enough?

Incorporating independent prescribing into Pharmacy First and the contraception service is a safe first step. But what about more complex conditions, asks Harry McQuillan?

24 Jun 2026

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Pharmacist who supplied over 60,000 Xanax tablets without WDA suspended

Osama Hamed said he supplied Xanax 500mcg without a wholesale distribution authorisation to overseas charities in areas of humanitarian need.

23 Jun 2026

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