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Pharmacy profile: Taking the plunge

Owning your own pharmacy is high on the wish list for many pharmacists, but there is lots to consider before taking the plunge. We talk to some first-time buyers about how they fulfilled their ambitions and hear their advice for others considering doing the same.

19 Feb 2025 , 5 Min Article

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Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

The Government says it is committed to expanding the clinical role of community pharmacy and improving workforce planning but won’t make any commitments on funding.

13 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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NHSE relaunches Pharmacy First PR campaign today – with details lacking

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said a “much bigger, ongoing public awareness campaign” is needed.

11 Nov 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Opinion: Pharmacy is in a much better place. Really.

The new Government is trying to repair a ‘broken’ NHS and Lord Darzi has been brought back into the fold to advise Labour ministers for a second time. I was there when he did his first review in 2007, says Keith Ridge, former chief pharmacist for England. So what’s changed?

17 Oct 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Opinion: Crying wolf about the elephant in the room...

Have community pharmacy owners and their representatives been crying wolf for the past 30 years? One of our readers* has been crunching the numbers and draws some interesting conclusions. But is he or she right?

06 Sep 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Opinion: Hoarding, shoplifting and a new Government

We have a new Government. Let’s hope we also have a more sympathetic approach to all the problems facing the sector. I have high hopes – pharmacy has always fared better under a Labour administration, writes retired pharmacist Andrew McCoig.

02 Aug 2024 , 5 Min Article

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Opinion: Strategy needed for the bigger picture

Alongside a strategy for the health service, the new Government needs a strategy for health. The NHS is but one component in a much broader picture, says Berkshire community pharmacist Graham Jones.

18 Jul 2024 , 4 Min Article

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UK adults view community pharmacies as the 'most essential' local service

Pharmacies top the ranking for most essential service in annual national survey.

09 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy Election Special 2024

The CIG editors examine what the main political parties have been saying about community pharmacy from a policy perspective and discuss what might be in store for the sector under a new Government ahead of Thursday's general election.

02 Jul 2024 , 29 Min Article

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New role will improve communication between pharmacies and GPs in PCNs

NHS England said community pharmacy PCN engagement leads will be the “point of contact” between pharmacies and practices within PCNs.

31 May 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – Shilpa Shah, CP NEL

PM editor Richard Thomas talks to Community Pharmacy North East London chief executive, Shilpa Shah, about professional leadership, Pharmacy First, contractor morale and closures, an important new local service, reappropriating ARRS funding, Wes Streeting and the enjoyment of returning to your roots.

20 Apr 2024 , 29 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, March 27

The Editors are back with their end-of-term Easter school reports – who in pharmacy has got distinction A*s and a gold star and who's got the dreaded "must try harder" detention...

27 Mar 2024 , 18 Min Article

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Opinion: I need a robust, secure community pharmacy

Two years ago, I wrote an article in Pharmacy Magazine based on my observations as both a regular patient and a retired community pharmacist. The subsequent period has seen many changes, not many of them good, says Andrew McCoig. A former health minister from the 1970s had the right idea...

22 Mar 2024 , 5 Min Article

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I missed regular patient contact, says PCN pharmacist on return to community

Ben Merriman said he enjoyed his time in general practice but missed “regular interaction with patients."

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: Pharmacy needs to clear the decks

Back in the 17th century, sailors would remove from the deck of their ship anything that could hinder success in a forthcoming battle. For pharmacy, clearing the decks is definitely just as pertinent, says Keith Ridge, former chief pharmaceutical officer for England.

01 Aug 2023 , 5 Min Article

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Use pharmacists differently say Bath researchers

Hub and spoke would allow more patient-facing services, according to report.

14 Jul 2023 , 2 Min Article

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