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Viewpoint: Hard truths from an ICS pharmacist

It's up to pharmacies to seize the new commissioning opportunities, says our insider.

25 Mar 2022

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The RPS is losing its way

The Society's struggle for relevance is nearing existential proportions, writes Richard Thomas.

18 Mar 2022

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Insight: Saluting the bravery of Ukrainian pharmacists

In besieged parts of Ukraine pharmacies are often the only service available, writes our columnist.

18 Mar 2022

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Opinion: What message is the RPS sending to its members?

Former RPSGB president Steve Churton shares his concerns about the Society's overhaul proposals.

15 Mar 2022

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Keith Ridge: For the RPS, it really is now or never

Exclusive: Proposals to restructure the RPS executive could damage the profession, the former CPhO writes.

10 Mar 2022

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PSNC calls on PM readers to make the case for pharmacy this week

In this comment piece, PSNC's Mike Dent asks pharmacies to complete the advice audit before Friday.

08 Mar 2022

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Opinion: Let pharmacists make two-week cancer referrals

Pharmacists can help reduce diagnosis delays and support Javid's war on cancer, Ade Williams writes.

18 Feb 2022

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Editor’s viewpoint: Pharmacy and cancer

Community pharmacy teams can do more to help cancer patients at every stage of their journey, writes Richard Thomas.

18 Feb 2022

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Where next for vaccinations in pharmacy?

Sajid Javid shouldn't overlook community pharmacy's potential, writes Reena Barai.

11 Feb 2022

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Insight: Will the new chief pharmacist recognise our worth?

With teams battling ever higher levels of workload and stress, will the new CPhO cut it?

28 Jan 2022

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Pharmacy & the new NHS: Do commissioners see us as an 'add on'?

One of pharmacy’s weaknesses is that its strengths are rarely appreciated by commissioners.

20 Jan 2022

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Opinion: Where is the value in the supply in medicines?

The value isn't in supply itself but the service around it, Liam Stapleton argues.

13 Jan 2022

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Editor's viewpoint: Pharmacy in crisis

Pharmacy teams are at breaking point, warns PM editor Richard Thomas.

13 Jan 2022

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Advice to Covid vaccinators: Be bold, think big and have confidence

A pharmacist taking part in the third wave of the vaccination programme shares their advice.

10 Dec 2021

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A message to pharmacists from the Prince of Wales

HRH The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to NPA members for their 100 years of service.

10 Dec 2021

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Items or services: Make your mind up time for sector

The sector needs to ask tough existential questions of itself, says our columnist.

26 Nov 2021

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