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We don't deserve the uncertainty!

I'm worried about investing in my business because of the threat of the £370 million in advanced payments. 

05 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Doing business in the pandemic 

I have been exploring business opportunities during the pandemic without much success.

05 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Be careful what you wish for 

Friendly fire in warfare is known as ‘unintended consequences' in the NHS, says Martin Bennett.

01 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Long Covid scares me 

I am bemused by patients who have no fear of Covid and are blasé about protecting themselves and others, says Peter Kelly. 

01 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Covid vaccines are one of the best things I've done

Pharmacist Leah Davies tells ICP how she supported the Covid vaccine programme at her local independent pharmacy.

19 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC got its pre-reg exam approach wrong 

Forcing an exam on prov-regs who have worked as pharmacists during a pandemic was a failure, says Mohammed Hussain.

15 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Brexit will be biggest disruption I've ever had in pharmacy

The supply of medicines to Northern Ireland will change dramatically and could result in less availability, says Terry Maguire. 

02 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacies must have clinical as well as funding recognition

A lack of funding will be a major challenge for pharmacies in 2021 but that is not the only issue that needs addressing.

18 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Why I no longer talk to vaccine conspiracy theorists

The Covid pandemic has made me realise that I have friends who believe in conspiracy theories, says pharmacist Peter Kelly.

14 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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The truths of a horrific pandemic   

Covid has been a catalyst for change but the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has been found wanting, says Mohammed Hussain.
 

11 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Another tough year beckons but we'll keep fighting

I feel frustrated that we in pharmacy are having to fight to be part of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, says Nick Kaye.

08 Jan 2021 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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Let patients access their medical records on phones and tablets

As the NHS tackles a second wave of Covid-19, pharmacy access to patients’ medical records is vital, says Shanel Raichura. 

 

10 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Test and trace - success or failure? 

Why did the government pay a private company to run the service? Because Boris pulled a Napoleon of course.

02 Dec 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Education needed to protect black pharmacists' rights 

Racial inequality exists but I hear pharmacists denying the fact we need to do better, says Elsy Gomez Campos. 

23 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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