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We can't take 10 years to implement the GP CPCS 

Nick Kaye says the GP CPCS service will be the most important one pharmacies deliver in the next five years.

20 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Hub and spoke will transform independent pharmacy

Daniel Lee puts the case for hub and spoke in independent pharmacies.

19 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Covid-19 - it's not all bad news but doubts exist

Despite positivity for pharmacy in Northern Ireland, Terry Maguire doubts new services being commissioned.

17 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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View: We need to end prescription switching permanently

Contactors in England are being unfairly fined for simple admin errors and it needs to stop, says Martin Bennett.

04 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Covid limbo to be followed by Brexit panic?

Community pharmacy is stuck in a Covid-induced limbo but that might soon be replaced by a Brexit quagmire.

19 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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What difficulties are quotas causing you?

PSNC has gathered over 320 reports about more than 60 drugs reportedly affected by quota restrictions, says David Broome.

06 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Virtual consultations? Some patients need human contact

Virtual consultations can be effective but some people need face-to-face human contact, says Peter Kelly.

06 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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We live in a sexist society. Fact

We need more women in positions of power but we need to figure out how to make that happen. 

12 Aug 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The time I met EastEnders' Grant Mitchell

Independent Pharmacy Awards winner Shaheen Bhatia appeared with Ross Kemp in a documentary about opioid addiction.

21 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The future of independents is at stake

Whatever emerges from professor Wright’s reforms, independents need to be heard says NPA chief Mark Lyonette. 

20 Jul 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Working during the coronavirus crisis is a nightmare

The pandemic has been mentally, emotionally and physically draining. At one point I started hallucinating, says Peter Kelly.

04 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Technologically, there is no going back after Covid-19

Community pharmacy has not been as quick as other primary care services to embrace technology but that is changing.

20 May 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Should there be a reduction in the number of LPCs?

Should there be a reduction in the number of LPCs in England? Tell us what you think.

11 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Don't attack the press or contractors for attending Sigma conference

There’s much to moan about but don’t attack the press for attending Sigma’s conference in the Philippines, says ICP editor

Neil Trainis.

28 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: When it comes to mental health, pharmacy is failing

Pharmacy is failing its workers when it comes to their mental health, says ICP editor Neil Trainis.

14 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Viewpoint: Perception is everything - isn't it?

The lesson from January is that people’s perceptions are important, even if they don’t reflect your reality.

14 Feb 2020 , 3 Min Article

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