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Is it really, though?

Health economist Leela Barham gets the measure of the self care opportunity for pharmacy

20 Apr 2021

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Could an app boost your sales?

Malcolm Carroll says developing an e-commerce app for a pharmacy is easier than you might think 

20 Apr 2021

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Avicenna hits 135 branches with purchase of Welsh group

Avicenna has acquired the largest independent pharmacy group in Wales to take its total number of branches to 135.

20 Apr 2021

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GPhC too soft on corporate multiples claims PDA

The GPhC is disproportionately tough on individual registrants compared to pharmacy owners and premises, the PDA has claimed. 

16 Apr 2021

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GPhC holding internal review on controversial exam

GPhC chief Duncan Rudkin says an internal review of what went wrong leading up to the March exam is under way.

15 Apr 2021

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Kickstarting opportunity

At a time when job opportunities for young people are looking precarious, a new £2 billion scheme has seen an enthusiastic take-up by community pharmacies.

06 Apr 2021

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Road to better needle work

As more pharmacists consider adding aesthetics to their services, Professor Ash Mosahebi says there's a need for rigour when offering cosmetic treatments

29 Mar 2021

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NHS angle can affect how pharmacies change hands

When it comes to buying and selling a business, pharmacies can be a bit different. 

11 Mar 2021

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Clear procedures vital to managing disciplinary action

For disciplinary action to be successful, employers need clearly defined disciplinary procedures, and then follow them. 

02 Mar 2021

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Joining the dots

Avicenna MD Bharti Patel brings a breath of experience to bear on focusing the independent support group on what matters most to its members

08 Feb 2021

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Finding ways to protect workers

As a tired and frustrated public reacts to more time in lockdown, Neil Hendry explains how technology could help keep pharmacy staff safe 

07 Feb 2021

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Time to grasp the digital nettle

There are better ways of providing healthcare, says Dr Noel O'Kelly, and it all hinges on digital inclusion.

07 Feb 2021

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Mythbusting MEES

Solicitor Aidan Welton reflects on some common misconceptions about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations

06 Feb 2021

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Are you making the most of the cashless revolution?

We’ve all got used to ‘card or contactless preferred’, but are you using the best card payment service for your business? 

02 Feb 2021

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Why HMRC might investigate

Tax needn’t be taxing if done properly. But attempt to break the rules and HMRC may choose to take a look.

21 Jan 2021

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