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Making protected learning time count

Paula Higginson, head of learning development at CPPE, explains how to make the most of the protected learning time now available to community pharmacies in England

15 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First: ambition thwarted by unrealistic fees

The expansion of Pharmacy First has limited scope and does not make financial sense for contractors either. By Alexander Humphries*

05 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy First, ambition last

Expansion of Pharmacy First lacks ambition and penetration which may jeopardise its success

02 Oct 2026

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Talking solutions at Number 10

NPA chair Olivier Picard shares some details of the association’s recent visit to Downing Street

16 Sep 2026

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Split remuneration and reimbursement?

Liam Stapleton says it is time to radically change the way pharmacy is funded, as the current model works for nobody

04 Sep 2026

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Death by a thousand cuts in the country

Rural pharmacies are more susceptible to market dynamics and need better protection to ensure patients have access to vital services. By Alexander Humphries*

03 Sep 2026

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Let common sense prevail

We need to start re-using returned medicines when appropriate as part of a series of measures to reduce medicines waste

28 Aug 2026

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NPA: Community pharmacy and why it matters

NPA leaders explain why pharmacies remain vital to high streets and local healthcare

07 Aug 2026

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Public failure, private opportunity

As private services grow, is pharmacy’s negotiating position with Government improving?

31 Jul 2026

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Danger time for new pharmacists

As a shiny new cohort of pharmacist prescribers joins the register, many pressing issues still need to be tackled. Are you nervous, asks Alexander Humphries*?

29 Jul 2026

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Self-care: moving from aspiration to routine practice

Trustee of the self-care forum, Trevor Gore, says we need to bridge the gap between the public’s view of self-care and healthcare professionals’ experience

21 Jul 2026

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Patience is a virtue, but it has its limits

The Royal College has finally launched but urgently needs to articulate a new, compelling vision for members and non-members alike or they will simply walk away, says Steve Churton.

09 Jul 2026

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Editor’s comment: From rivalry to rapprochement?

Pharmacy’s divided voice has weakened its case in the past. Could that be about to change, asks Ross Ferguson?

09 Jul 2026

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Reflections: A legacy of care

NPA vice-chair, Sukhi Basra, on her personal inspiration and recognising the huge contribution of women in pharmacy.

07 Jul 2026

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Opinion: Drive reform or face the consequences

It’s time for pharmacists in England to get on board with much needed reform of the community pharmacy contractual framework, says our anonymous columnist Alexander Humphries*

07 Jul 2026

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Opinion: Is new vaccine service just an added burden?

Additional funding still needs to be injected into community pharmacy to increase capacity to deliver new services, says our columnist Liam Stapleton.

06 Jul 2026

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