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Pharmacies in England to offer students MenB vaccines

Community pharmacies in England are to administer meningitis B vaccines in a one-off vaccination programme to protect students

15 Jun 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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Do trainee pharmacists feel ready to prescribe?

As the profession’s first cohort of foundation year trainee pharmacists qualify as independent prescribers, Saša Janković asks four of them how it feels to be standing at the frontier of pharmacy

05 Jun 2026

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Opinion: Lack of IP ambition sours CPCF settlement

Limited progress with prescribing is concerning – there is plenty of opportunity for improvement in England’s contractual framework.

04 Jun 2026

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Can nicotinamide supplements lower blood pressure?

Could something as simple as supplementing with nicotinamide be an effective way of reducing blood pressure? Rod Tucker looks at a recent analysis which examined this question in more detail

04 Jun 2026

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Headache and migraine: diagnosis and management

Headache is a frequent presentation in community pharmacy. Understanding the differences between primary and secondary headaches helps pharmacists identify red flags, recommend appropriate treatment and support effective self-management.

03 Jun 2026

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Red eye: diagnosis and management

Red eye is a common presentation in pharmacy, but behind seemingly simple symptoms may lie sight-threatening complications. Rapid assessment, careful examination and timely referral are essential

02 Jun 2026

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Editor's comment: Pragmatism, prescribing, and progress

CPE’s pragmatic approach to the CPCF settlement may be the better path to achieving the profession's ultimate aim

29 May 2026

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70% increase in Pharmacy First access in Scotland

The number of people using Pharmacy First in Scotland has increased by 70% since 2021

29 May 2026

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Community pharmacy IP service rollout from Autumn 2026

An independent prescribing service is to be introduced in community pharmacies in autumn as part of new contract arrangements announced last month.

29 May 2026

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CPCF funding up 10% - but CPE issues ‘set up to fail’ prescribing service warning

Funding for England’s pharmacies rises £340m in newly announced 2026-27 deal

28 May 2026

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Culturally sensitive weight management advice

How to give culturally appropriate advice on diet and physical activity to people from different ethnic backgrounds when discussing weight management.

27 May 2026

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Use IP opportunity to expand Pharmacy First service, argues CCA report

Government must seize a landmark opportunity by commissioning prescribing services across community pharmacies in England, says a new report from the CCA.

27 May 2026

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Labour warns pharmacies will break the law if they refuse to dispense loss-making drugs

The Department of Health and Social Care told ICP that dispensing at a loss was “not a valid reason for refusing to dispense".

22 May 2026

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Time to take the plunge?

Many people have taken to either being doused or immersed in icy water for a range of purported health benefits. But what does the science say? Rod Tucker takes a deep dive into the evidence…

15 May 2026

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