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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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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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To test or not to test…is that the question?

There are various reasons behind differences in the supply of antibiotics but point-of-care testing has reduced the rate.

02 Feb 2026

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Letter to the editor 7

Our readers get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist magazine to get things off their chest.

06 Jan 2026

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Forget about striking doctors Wes – put Pharmacy First

We never found out how and why an anti-Pharmacy First letter written by two British Medical Association members was sent out.

27 Oct 2025

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Reminder: Revised Pharmacy First clinical pathways from October

The updated pathways contain new Gateway Points and will come into effect in October.

02 Sep 2025

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Acute sinusitis: treatment and management

Learn how to identify sinusitis and understand the role of sea water spray in managing associated congestion

23 Jul 2025

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Introducing Strefen Spray

Discover how Strefen Spray can help ease your customers’ acute sore throat symptoms

21 Jul 2025

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CPD module: Pharmacy First - the second year

We look at the resources and support for promoting Pharmacy First uptake in England in its second year.

16 Apr 2025

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Letter to the editor 4

More independent pharmacists get in touch with Independent Community Pharmacist with their views.

08 Apr 2025

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Letters to the editor 2

More independents air their views to Independent Community Pharmacist about Pharmacy First.

09 Dec 2024

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Revealed: How much has NHSE spent on Pharmacy First advertising?

Exclusive: Pharmacy First ad spend amounts to 11% of winter awareness campaign budget.

01 Oct 2024

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Analysis: Pharmacies face arguably their biggest test this winter

Pharmacy owners are concerned about how much of an impact Pharmacy First will have on the busy winter season.

04 Sep 2024

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Letters to the editor

NHS England is bleeding pharmacies of funding!

04 Sep 2024

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Play it by ear

Many of us take for granted the ability to hear, and it is only when this sense is affected that we realise just how much of our daily lives depend on our ear health.

19 Jun 2024

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