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Transformative change is the order of the day

After months of testing with NPA members, we are getting close to finalising an ambitious new vision for community pharmacy, says the association’s new vice chair Jay Badenhorst

18 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NAPC view: Fund care, not just supply

It is time to recognise that all pharmacists in all settings are clinicians, who apply their knowledge in different ways, says National Association of Primary Care president Ash Soni.

15 May 2023 , 3 Min Article

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Reader's Letter: Pharmacists need better leadership

We continually hear pharmacy representatives moaning about community pharmacists leaving for other roles. Perhaps stronger leadership would have prevented this from happening.

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA view: All change as new board elected

My term as NPA chair was eventful in the extreme, writes Andrew Lane.

21 Apr 2023 , 4 Min Article

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People: Bipin's pictures bowl them over

Community pharmacist and accredited cricket photographer Bipin Patel talks to Kathy Oxtoby about his love of the sport and passion for photography

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Advance clinical checks: why not?

By urging pharmacists not to participate in advance clinical checks on repeat medication, could the PDA actually be holding the sector back, asks Ross Ferguson

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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We will make sure pharmacy's Covid story is heard

The public inquiry into Covid-19 is now underway. As a core participant, the NPA will ensure the community pharmacy story is heard, says director of corporate affairs Gareth Jones

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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