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Our profession will never be the same

Pharmacists will play a key role as part of a broader collaboration of community-placed healthcare teams, says Jeremy Meader.

18 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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A new year and new opportunities

I'm pleased to say we have an exciting new service in Cornwall - a walk-in pharmacist consultation service, says Nick Kaye. 

18 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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How can we take control of our time?

If pharmacists can’t find the time for to transform their businesses, they risk becoming irrelevant, warns Terry Maguire. 

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The 12 labours of pharmacy

In pharmacy we have seen ourselves cast as both heroes and villains, says Mohammed Hussain.

17 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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We need action not radio shows

There needs to be more trust between community pharmacies in Northern Ireland and our paymasters, says Terry Maguire. 

23 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Legal ripples over opioid use may spread from across the pond

It feels hypothetical right now but we should all keep a close eye on how this plays out in the US, says Neil Trainis.

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Are perceptions starting to shift?

With pressures on primary care unrelenting, are local commissioners starting to appreciate pharmacies, asks Nick Kaye.
 

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Never ever again!

I am still haunted by the cases of wholly preventable deaths caused by methotrexate poisoning, says Mohammed Hussain.

22 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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We should follow Scotland, not throw money at general practice

Jeremy Meader warns the £250 million winter package will fail to give patients in England access to services they need.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Switch on€¦then switch off

It’s hard for independents to take a break but we must do so for the sake of our mental health, says Nick Kaye. 
 

27 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Correlation versus causation

Getting the two confused is forgivable for a lay person but pharmacists should know the difference, says pharmacist Peter Kelly.

27 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Is general practice our new competitor?

Pharmacy has always kowtowed to GPs but our failure to speak up is frankly unprofessional, says Terry Maguire. 
 

25 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Run to a new you!

Running opened new doors in mental health and wellbeing, says London Marathon finisher Mohammed Hussain. 

25 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy must build on Covid vaccines rollout

Pharmacies in Northern Ireland must build on the work they have done during the pandemic, says Terry Maguire. 
 

27 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Hub-and-spoke...questions, questions and more questions

Nick Kaye says it sounds like a great idea but it throws up all sorts of concerns for independents. 

24 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Bloody pharmacy €“ in the name of patient care

Peter Kelly started to question why he decided to undertake phlebotomy training...but he soon had the answers. 

24 Sep 2021 , 2 Min Article

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