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Pharmacy First: ambition thwarted by unrealistic fees

The expansion of Pharmacy First has limited scope and does not make financial sense for contractors either. By Alexander Humphries*

05 Oct 2026

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Pharmacy prescribing in England: past, present and future

Former pharmacy owner, pharmacist IP pathfinder and private prescriber, Lindsey Fairbrother, considers the sector’s prescribing journey so far and looks ahead to what’s next.

03 Jul 2026

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How one ICB is committing to community pharmacy prescribing

James Roach, director of neighbourhood health, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, outlines his plans for integrating community pharmacies into neighbourhoods and making the most of independent prescribing

08 Jun 2026

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Pharmacy and social prescribing

The biopsychosocial aspects of patient care and why social prescribing is integral to holistic pharmacy practice.

15 Dec 2025

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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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