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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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Editor's view: enough is enough, a call to action

Pharmacy in England is running out of road. Time to rally the public to protect a vital national asset, says PM editor Richard Thomas

16 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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RCGP chair was right: I am not a GP on the cheap

Reader's letter from Graham Phillips, Manor Pharmacy Group

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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We need a unity in a competitive marketplace

The national pharmacy bodies are developing a united campaign for fair NHS funding for pharmacies in England, says director of corporate affairs, Gareth Jones

13 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Supervision returns

Pharmacy supervision is back on the agenda. PM editor Richard Thomas asks can the profession finally figure out a way forward this time?

10 Feb 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Insight: What does 2023 hold for us?

I have to believe that 2023 is going to be a better year for all of us. I don’t have anything to base this on, just blind hope and optimism. Sometimes that is enough...

16 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Pharmacy boost to women's health

The new NHS pharmacy contraception service could be transformative for the sector – just not this month, says PM editor Richard Thomas.

15 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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So how about standing for the NPA board?

The election process for the next NPA board is now underway and I would urge you to think about putting yourself forward, says board member Sanjeev Panesar

11 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Reflections on a tough year and hopes for 2023

It has been an extremely stressful year but, with Christmas approaching, let’s not forget some of the more hopeful and joyful events, says NPA chairman Andrew Lane

23 Dec 2022 , 4 Min Article

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10 minutes with Karen Baker, Care pharmacist at Thornton & Ross

Karen discusses the importance of the front of house within pharmacy as well as Care's training guides to help provide insight on brand products.

20 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Left behind: here’s what we need to do...

The future of community pharmacies is in danger. They need the tools to adapt and thrive, says Santosh Sahu, founder and chief executive of pharmacy tech company Charac.

18 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Editor's view: Without vision, there is no hope

As pharmacy attempts to plot its future once again, might things be different this time around asks PM editor, Richard Thomas

18 Nov 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: There must be fuel in the tank

I recently took the opportunity to explain the consequences of the financial squeeze on community pharmacy to MPs at Westminster, says Sanjeev Panesar, NPA board member

11 Nov 2022 , 2 Min Article

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