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Hunt’s praise of pharmacy at CCA event was sycophantic

Jeremy Hunt's waxing lyrical of pharmacy was at odds with his government’s treatment of pharmacies, writes Neil Trainis.

19 Sep 2025

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Weight management – a holistic, long-term approach

Independent pharmacists can reframe how we approach weight loss, says Mandeep Mudhar, the head of Alphega Pharmacy UK.

17 Sep 2025

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Training troubles

When independents identify a problem with the foundation training year, the multiples ignore it, says Terry Maguire.

09 Sep 2025

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Pharmacist runs for charity after losing thigh muscle to rare cancer

GP pharmacist from Durham runs Great North Run on behalf of Sarcoma UK

08 Sep 2025

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Interview: Henry Gregg

Henry Gregg arrives at the National Pharmacy Association with a track record of unifying sectors and rebuilding relationship with governments.

20 Aug 2025

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Obituary – Bill Scott OBE FRPharmS

Bill Scott, who was chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland for 22 years from 1993 to 2014, died last month aged 76.

12 Aug 2025

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The 10-year NHS plan needs…a plan

If Labour is going to deliver its vision for the health service, it will need a clear funding and contracting model both nationally and locally, warns Nick Kaye.

30 Jul 2025

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Letter to the editor 6

More independents get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist with their views.

29 Jul 2025

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Letter to the editor 5

Independent pharmacists contact ICP magazine to get things off their chest.

22 Jul 2025

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France verus America - who got it right on ADHD?

Is ADHD a brain chemistry disorder that needs medical intervention or a healthy response to being in the wrong environment, asks Peter Kelly?

22 Jul 2025

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Integral part of the pharmacy family

With over two decades of service at Tynewydd Pharmacy in the Welsh valleys, Pharmacy Technician of the Year Emma Williams has built a reputation for care that goes far beyond the counter.

15 Jul 2025

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Parity of esteem

Do we spend too little looking after young people with mental health problems? I think the answer is an obvious yes, says Peter Kelly.

02 Jul 2025

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I should have been more assured by my own quality systems!

A power imbalance between surgeries and pharmacies meant I was forced to take responsibility for something I had no responsibility for, says Terry Maguire.

11 Jun 2025

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Antique apothecary collection goes up for auction

After years of collecting, Darrin Baines is auctioning his collection of antique apothecary objects. The Cotswold Auction Company sale takes place on June 24-25.

03 Jun 2025

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It’s time to have grown-up conversations

I had no knowledge of the 2025-26 funding deal as National Pharmacy Association chair before the announcement. That’s not the best way to deliver co-ordinated lobbying, says Nick Kaye.

28 May 2025

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Interview: Sukhi Basra

The National Pharmacy Association’s vice-chair talks to ICP editor Neil Trainis about the challenges ahead for her and her profession.

23 May 2025

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