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Pharmacist who stole and consumed codeine from employer given conditions of practice order

Adam Ahmed Patel was suspended last year after removing packs of codeine from the Boots where he was the responsible pharmacist.

09 Oct 2026

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Seven pharmacies, five GP practices, one patient pathway

Nnenna Odoh reflects on her new role as community pharmacy primary care network lead for HASP PCN in Hull.

07 Oct 2026

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Letter to the editor 10

Independent pharmacists write in to Independent Community Pharmacist magazine to get things off their chest.

07 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First: Don’t just deliver it, own it!

The expansion of Pharmacy First might create a big opportunity for independents but it might not be enough, says Trevor Gore.

07 Oct 2026

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National awards celebrate inspirational work of independent pharmacies

The great work independents do in the UK was celebrated at the Independent Pharmacy Awards at the House of Commons.

01 Oct 2026

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Devolution offers pharmacy owners a ray of hope

Pharmacy owners should know upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases will be banned, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

23 Sep 2026

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Pharmacist who conducted unjustified physical examination and asked sexual questions struck off

A GPhC fitness to practise committee said Ali Hassan “exploited the imbalance of power between a pharmacist and a patient”.

17 Sep 2026

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Too much politics is never good

If people choose to watch Katie Hopkins on stage for their weekend night out, things are not going well, says Peter Kelly.

15 Sep 2026

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Prime minister visits London pharmacy

Andy Burnham visits Green Light branch in London to mark Pharmacy First expansion

11 Sep 2026

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Funding regulation by stealth tax

What efficiencies has the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland made to reduce operating costs and mitigate its dire financial position, asks Terry Maguire?

02 Sep 2026

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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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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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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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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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