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Sole director

There are some relatively straightforward actions that can minimise risk when your company has only one director

01 Jan 2023

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It's time to do things differently

The increasing pressure on the NHS makes it clear that things must be done differently if it is to endure, says Dr Helen Davies, who suggests population health management holds the key

01 Jan 2023

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Are shortages an inevitable consequence of the next VPAS deal?

A new deal between Government and pharmaceutical industry is due in 2023. With industry predictions of the adverse consequences of getting it wrong, Leela Barham says active monitoring and action is needed

01 Jan 2023

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Pitching for help with cashflow

As community pharmacy faces a cashflow crisis, Leela Barham play's devil's advocate on the case for government-backed loans

01 Jan 2023

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Cold comfort

Update: good practice guidance for cold storage of medicines

23 Dec 2022

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A clear view

Théa Pharmaceuticals is using more than a decade of ophthalmology experience in the UK to further expand its range and its support for community pharmacy

09 Dec 2022

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Will you bother?

You cannot plan carefully enough or too soon when it comes business and inheritance

09 Dec 2022

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IR35 rules to continue

The Off-Payroll Working Rules, which apply when a business engages a contractor operating through a personal service company, including some locums, will now continue past April 2023.

09 Dec 2022

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Staff retention is not a lost cause

Staff retention is an issue. Pharmacy owners can take action to improve the retention of valued staff in the long-term

09 Dec 2022

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The VPAS agreement: the next supply chain threat?

What's the relevance of the Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access (VPAS) to community pharmacy and the supply chain?

09 Dec 2022

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Place-based partnerships explained

What's a place-based partnership? A new briefing from the King's Fund is a useful start

09 Dec 2022

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Winter pressure insights point to opportunity

A new report from policy research centre Future Health demonstrates how multiple data sets can combine to identify gaps for community pharmacy

09 Dec 2022

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What's next for antibiotics?

With former health secretary Thérèse Coffey admitting to sharing and Government suggesting pharmacists could soon be prescribing antibiotics, is the UK getting more relaxed about resistance?

08 Dec 2022

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Clinical connections shows way forward for Clanwilliam Health

Best known for its RxWeb pharmacy PMR solution, Clanwilliam Health is using insights from other healthcare sectors to create ever more integrated systems

04 Nov 2022

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Alterations and upgrades: do you need a licence?

Carefully consider the terms of your lease before undertaking alterations to your premises

04 Nov 2022

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Adding to pharmacy’s case

What are the key messages in the NPA's latest contribution to making the case for more investment in community pharmacy in England?

04 Nov 2022

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