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MHRA publishes opinion on regulatory status of CBD products

Following a review the MHRA has published an opinion on the regulatory status of products containing cannabidiol (CBD).

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A predictable disaster...

Connect2Pharma’s Mark Robinson says the current outbreak of strep A infection was predictable and the response held back by a lack of vision

02 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Turning point

As he reflects on the old year and welcomes in the new, our anonymous correspondent looks forward to the sector’s point of inflection

01 Jan 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Right size implementation to build the case for spread

Dr Farzana Hussain says starting small and building on success can be crucial to changing practice in primary care. Her example: implementing the CPCS

13 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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A diamond in the rough

Ade Williams says it's easy to overlook the value of something that's right in front of you. Like self care

09 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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The Covid diaries

My partner, who works in the business, has tested positive...

09 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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In retrospect

Twenty odd years ago, Terry Maguire outlined a path to success in Northern Ireland. But, he says, today's reality isn't quite what he'd hoped for. 

19 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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CBD: educated, coerced, bullied or brainwashed?

Terry Magire recounts a conversation which suggests there's a way to go for CBD suppliers to convince him

09 Jun 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Solving a Greek riddle

Community pharmacist Ade Williams wonders whether things would be different had we paid more attention in 2010.

05 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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For independents or independence?

Lindsey Fairbrother asks whether hub and spoke is a 'nice to have' or an essential part of an independent future?

14 Feb 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Choice key to smoking cessation wins

Darush Attar-Zadeh says pharmacy and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) continue to play a strong role alongside vaping and e-cigarettes

20 Jan 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Why is mindset and leadership so important?

Leadership is more important than ever and it's time to make a change, says pharmacy manager Mital Thakrar

05 Jan 2020 , 2 Min Article

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