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Opinion

Hear the opinions and comment from some of the top names in pharmacy. Make sure you get in touch and share your opinions with us too.
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Our role is evolving to be providers and educators

A global survey carried out by PR firm Edelman reveals a high level of public trust in pharmacists and pharmacies, says NPA board member, Sukhi Basra.

13 Sep 2023

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Opinion: We need one vision and one voice

The lack of a single voice in pharmacy continues to hold the sector back, says Mike Holden, associate director, Pharmacy Complete.

16 Aug 2023

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Partnership approach works well in Scotland

There is plenty of activity north of the border, says NPA Scotland manager Janice Oman, including a financial settlement for 2023/24 for community pharmacy contractors

16 Aug 2023

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Throwing numbers at a problem won't work

The Government’s NHS workforce plan is looking to increase the number of pharmacists but there are some fundamental questions that need to be answered first – including why so many are leaving community pharmacy, says Liam Stapleton

16 Aug 2023

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Commentary: The RPS needs to be replaced

Pharmacy’s professional leadership body is not in a good place, mired in controversies of its own making. It should consider the bold step of dissolution, argues former president Steve Churton.

31 Jul 2023

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‘Making Changes Meeting Needs’ outlines the future

A new document from the NPA sets out what we think community pharmacy can achieve over the next few years – if properly supported, says Gareth Jones, director of corporate affairs

14 Jul 2023

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Insight: It’s time to charge for consultations

The economic model for OTC medicines is well and truly broken. With the advent of universal pharmacist prescribing on the horizon, we need to have a fundamental rethink about what the future of self care in pharmacy looks like...

14 Jul 2023

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What kind of image are you portraying?

Further integration of community pharmacy into the NHS will strengthen the sector’s clinical future. But for that to happen pharmacies need to ensure they are portraying the right professional image, says Liam Stapleton

13 Jul 2023

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Insight: Cakeism at NHSE no longer feasible

It is good news that pharmacy will now be paid for some of the displaced minor ailment activity from general practice – but it doesn’t address the problem of how I’m going to find time in my working day to see more patients with complex needs...

20 Jun 2023

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What kind of pharmacist are you?

We need a new method of appraisal for pharmacists that doesn’t just focus on business measures but also takes into account the impact practitioners have, improves job satisfaction and builds motivation, says Liam Stapleton

19 Jun 2023

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Why wait to offer a contraception service?

The news of a Pharmacy First scheme in England is exciting but it is important to remember that as far as contraception is concerned, a supply route already exists, says Anna Maxwell, chief executive of Maxwellia

19 Jun 2023

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Surfing is better than swimming – or sinking

The new funding for pharmacy in England is a positive turn in the tide – but it is important now to begin thinking about the transitional steps everyone needs to take to realise their share of the £645m, says Michael Lennox, chief officer of Somerset LPC.

18 Jun 2023

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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

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Insight: I feel like toast but better times ahead?

With the Government having imposed a new set of utterly reckless regulatory requirements on the sector, morale has never been lower. The announcement of new investment in community pharmacy will do well to redress this sorry state of affairs...

15 May 2023

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