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Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas writes for Pharmacy Magazine.

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 23

Catch up on the big pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

23 Oct 2026

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – August 28

Catch up on our most read stories of the week so far before the bank holiday – in just two minutes.

28 Aug 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 10

The Editors discuss why some pharmacists are reluctant first-aiders, the devastating impact of rising numbers of pharmacy insolvencies, why the new service specification for England's hypertension service may be missing the bigger picture and one pharmacy's lease nightmare in Hillingdon.

22 Aug 2026

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Talking Pharmacy Special. Neighbourhood care – what does it really mean for pharmacy?

Community pharmacy is moving from the sidelines to the heart of neighbourhood NHS care. Pharmacy Magazine's Richard Thomas talks to NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight leaders about how pharmacies in the region are influencing local decisions, improving access and successfully delivering care closer to home.

31 Jul 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 8

Drones, prescribing turf wars, concordats, pharmacy deserts and Mrs Montague's aspirin tablets – the Editors cover the ground in this week's episode.

03 Jul 2026

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – June 19

Catch up on our most read stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.

19 Jun 2026

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy 2026, Episode 5

The Editors are back with Good Week Bad Week: prescribing predicaments, ICBs in meltdown, CPC highlights, howlers from NHS 111 call handlers and ex-ministerial musings – all feature, and lots more. Check it out!

13 May 2026

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Pharmacies remain on frontline of shortages crisis warns RPS

New report paints stark picture of continuing widespread medicines shortages, diverting pharmacists from patient-facing care.

24 Mar 2026

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