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Editor’s comment: From rivalry to rapprochement?

Pharmacy’s divided voice has weakened its case in the past. Could that be about to change, asks Ross Ferguson?

09 Jul 2026

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Reflections: A legacy of care

NPA vice-chair, Sukhi Basra, on her personal inspiration and recognising the huge contribution of women in pharmacy.

07 Jul 2026

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Opinion: Let’s stick together

The journey ahead for pharmacy will not be an easy one, but it is a journey best taken together, says NPA chair Olivier Picard.

28 Nov 2025

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – Olivier Picard, NPA (part 2)

In part 2 of this In Conversation With podcast, NPA chair Olivier Picard talks about the big opportunities presented by pharmacist prescribing – if the commissioning structures and funding are right. Also about how to make community pharmacy attractive and inspiring to young pharmacists.

19 Jul 2025

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Opinion: It’s why we get out of bed

When I wake up each morning, I don’t think only about what I have planned for the day, but also why I am doing it. So says new NPA chair Olivier Picard.

26 Jun 2025

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Pharmacies receive inappropriate antibiotic requests ‘at least once a day’

Public swapping unused antibiotics on Facebook, finds new NPA survey

06 May 2025

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Opinion: Ballot is a reluctant but necessary step. Please vote

The sector’s financial plight leaves us with no choice but to ballot members on the withdrawal of some services, says NPA chief executive Paul Rees.

23 Oct 2024

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Viewpoint: I know what it is like to experience racism

People coming together as one is a powerful antidote to the divisions and civil disorder we have all witnessed over the past few weeks, says NPA chief executive Paul Rees.

16 Aug 2024

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Weekend opinion: We must help the Government find the solutions it needs

New health secretary Wes Streeting has made it clear that cutting waiting times for GPs and hospitals are among his top priorities for the NHS, says NPA chair Nick Kaye. This is where pharmacy can help.

12 Jul 2024

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Opinion: Patients are our strongest advocates

My patients were more than happy to sign the latest Save Our Pharmacies petition for fair funding, says NPA board member Sanjeev Panesar.

04 Jul 2024

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Opinion: Pharmacy has been dealt a double whammy

National Living Wage increases and Drug Tariff changes are a double whammy for cash-strapped pharmacies, says NPA chief executive Paul Rees.

19 Apr 2024

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – Paul Rees & Nick Kaye, NPA

New NPA chief executive Paul Rees and chair Nick Kaye talk to PM editor Richard Thomas about Pharmacy First, broken reimbursement, the human cost of the funding crisis, a new deal for community pharmacy and reconnecting with members.

16 Feb 2024

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Opinion: Now it’s time for action

If last year was dominated by planning and reform, then the year ahead is all about delivery for community pharmacy, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

29 Jan 2024

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A remarkable feat of resilience and commitment

Wherever you practise in the UK, winter means more work. Pharmacies have a lot on their plate – and I don’t just mean Christmas dinner, says NPA chair Nick Kaye.

14 Dec 2023

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