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Pharmacy’s efforts undervalued

NPA board member Nick Kaye looks at the findings of the Covid inquiry and reflects on pharmacy’s crucial role

24 Apr 2026

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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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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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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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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

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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

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Fuller shows us the way forward

When the Fuller Stocktake exercise started, the NPA hosted a roundtable meeting that enabled the inquiry to gather vital insights about community pharmacy, says local integration lead Michael Lennox.

20 Jun 2022

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We all need to speak up: people are listening

Community pharmacy has a vital role to play in ICSs – but we need to be pointing that out.

28 Mar 2022

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