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New rules and responsibilities

Richard Hough examines what changes to the latest NHS pharmacy regulations mean for independent pharmacy owners.

21 Oct 2026

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Keeping flu vaccinations on track

Kon Yiacoumi at Cencora Alliance Healthcare says clear communication with pharmacies is important when it comes to flu vaccine supplies.

28 Sep 2026

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Complexities of pharmacy VAT

It is important independent pharmacy owners understand that VAT treatment depends on the precise nature of the service provided, says Vinku Shah.

28 Sep 2026

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Eyes on the prize

With the right training, support and commissioning, independents can manage minor eye conditions as part of more coordinated care with optometrists.

27 May 2026

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Pharmacists are powerful health influencers

In healthcare, we talk about influencers. But pharmacists provide personal recommendations grounded in human interaction, says Aden Kelly.

24 Apr 2026

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Analysis: No smoke without fire

Smoking cessation is one of Labour's priorities but they must put more funding behind pharmacy services.

03 Feb 2026

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Q&A: Matthew Harvey at Greenlane Pharmacy in Liverpool

Matthew, who runs Greenlane Pharmacy in Liverpool, talks about his contraceptive implant procedures service.

22 Oct 2025

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Getting to the heart of the matter

Funding is a major barrier to improving cardiovascular care through community pharmacies. But they can rise to the challenge.

30 Sep 2025

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An evolving pharmacy landscape

Does the General Pharmaceutical Council’s new guidance for registered pharmacies hit the mark? Richard Hough and Thorrun Govind find out.

26 Mar 2025

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Pharmacist shortlisted as Labour candidate for general election

Sadik Al-Hassan said his candidacy will help “promote the profile of pharmacy and its involvement in politics."

11 Apr 2024

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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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Independents rising to the challenge 

The 2020 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebtrated the roles played by independent pharmacies during the Covid pandemic.

15 Feb 2021

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Independents rising to the challenge 

The 2020 Independent Pharmacy Awards celebtrated the roles played by independent pharmacies during the Covid pandemic.

15 Feb 2021

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Pharmacies can deliver Covid vaccines but where's the clarity? 

Pharmacies can provide Covid vaccines but they are unclear when they will be called on or by whom, says Mohammed Hussain.

12 Jan 2021

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Government must stop the shallow platitudes and back pharmacy

Let's hope the APPG can help the PSNC secure some desperately needed Covid-19 funding, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

 

11 Dec 2020

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NPA Essential: November 2020

This month's news from the National Pharmacy Association.

10 Nov 2020

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