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NPA chief: Reverse cuts to pharmacy smoking services to ‘turbo-charge’ falling rates

National Pharmacy Association chief executive Paul Rees called for a nationally commissioned walk-in smoking cessation pharmacy service.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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How green is your pharmacy?

How can community pharmacies help to meet the NHS net zero target for emissions? Sarah Purcell finds out what the profession is doing to become more sustainable and its plans for the year ahead.

22 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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NHS futures: continuing Covid challenge and Coffey's new plan

In this month's NHS futures update, the Health Foundation's Covid catch-up and the new health secretary's new plan for patients

06 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Analysis: three more NHS futures

A new strategy for women's health, further insights on integrated care, and a Parliamentary Committee highlights "the greatest workforce crisis in history"

30 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Is it too tempting to claim big?

Health economist Leela Barham argues that while it’s tempting to run with big numbers, it might be better to recognise uncertainty when lobbying for the sector

29 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Growing fast

Small, young and agile, Aspire Pharma shows how striving to do things differently can make great things happen

05 May 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Evolution, not revolution

The case has been made. Almost two years after Professor David Wright suggested 33 ways to improve contractor representation in England, the Review Steering Group has 37 proposals for contractors to consider. Rob Darracott takes a look.

05 May 2022 , 4 Min Article

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Local conversations for better outcomes

Improvements in primary care should be rooted in co-production of care between the primary care professions, according to a new report

05 May 2022 , 2 Min Article

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Transforming to 'more than a PMR'

As it aims to lead the market with innovative technology that enhances healthcare provision, Cegedim Healthcare Solutions has continued to develop its core offer to support pharmacies faced with challenging market conditions.

04 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Refocusing regulation

Nigel Clarke has chaired the profession's regulator for the last eight years. He says the pandemic has helped focus the GPhC on enabling the good.

02 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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The business of family

Day Lewis executive directors Jay, Rupa and Sam Patel on running a business together and the importance of family, at home and at work

05 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Concerns rise as RSG proposals delayed

The Review Steering Group’s proposals for contractor representation in England have been delayed into 2022. Not everyone is happy about the process so far

23 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Green goes mainstream

As politicians and their negotiators looked for a global consensus at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), more practical steps were already being taken at home

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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This time for original pack dispensing?

Original pack dispensing has been rumbling around the Department of Health for decades; now the Government has finally opened a consultation

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Healthy view ahead for pharmacy

While pharmacists say more patients are heading their way for advice on how to maintain healthy vision, eyes are still a low priority for many people

01 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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