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Pharmacy bodies show united front in response to 'sneering' GPs

A letter signed by five pharmacy bodies was published in The Times yesterday.

17 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – October 17

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week – in just two minutes.

17 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Concern over future funding for prescribing service

New money for pharmacist prescribing and pleas to stop sector infighting were recurring themes at this year’s Pharmacy Show.

14 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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NHS not consulted pharmacy workforce in negotiations

'We're still waiting' says PDA, one year after NHS England offers to consult on negotiations.

13 Oct 2025 , 2 Min Article

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BMA leaders urge GPs to 'overwhelm' A&E to ‘sabotage’ Pharmacy First

'Militant' BMA officials urge GPs to ignore Pharmacy First and refer to emergency departments instead

10 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Government launches consultation on dispensing flexibilities for pharmacists

The proposal is to give pharmacists the power to supply a different strength, formulation or quantity of a prescription medicine when it is unavailable.

18 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CCA conference: Pharmacy key to boosting primary care capacity

Company Chemists’ Association sets out its ambitions for sector in new Prospectus, published today.

11 Sep 2025 , 3 Min Article

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CPS launches manifesto ahead of Scottish Parliament elections

CPS manifesto identifies four policy priorities where investment and commitment from the Scottish Government are needed.

02 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, August 29

In a packed edition, Numark chair Harry McQuillan joins the CIG editors in a Good Week Bad Week special to discuss a possible upside to the Mounjaro chaos, whatever happened to ICB breach notices and whether centralised dispensing is the solution to pharmacy's capacity problems. Plus Daniel Lee of HubRx on the possibilities offered by hub & spoke. It's a bumper episode, so let us know your views. Email richard.thomas@1530.com

29 Aug 2025 , 49 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine In Conversation With podcast – James Roach, Hampshire & IOW ICB

Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas welcomes back James onto the pod to discuss community pharmacy's role in NHS neighbourhood care, local Pharmacy First successes and the latest with the prescribing pathfinders. Plus, as the dust settles following the publication of the Government's 10 Year Health Plan, do we have a clearer idea of what it might mean for pharmacy?

21 Aug 2025 , 26 Min Article

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2-Minute Pharmacy Magazine – August 8

Catch up on our most read pharmacy stories of the week so far – in just two minutes.

08 Aug 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Testosterone deficiency in men should be included in national diabetes guidelines

Health experts said early testing for testosterone deficiency in men with and without type 2 diabetes will "reduce the health and cost impact" of the condition.

08 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy Magazine Podcast – Talking Pharmacy, July 28

More good news for pharmacy vaccination services, the RPS U-turns over the P category, arguments continue over voting secrecy at CPE – plus the Self-Care Census 2025 reveals that confidence in pharmacy is falling and a surprise guest pops in...

28 Jul 2025 , 30 Min Article