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Pharmacies celebrated at Independent Pharmacy Awards in the House of Commons

Gareth Hughes at Tynewydd Pharmacy in Rhondda Valley was crowned Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

03 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its Second Reading stage last November and is now be considered by MPs in committee sessions.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Independents celebrated at Independent Pharmacy Awards

The awards, which brought together luminaries from pharmacy, politics and the wider NHS, saw six winners presented with accolades.

02 Oct 2023 , 1 Min Article

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IPAs celebrate heroics of independent pharmacies in the Commons

The awards drew politicians and leading pharmacy figures and saw six hotly contested awards handed out.

03 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy faces workforce shortages and needs a plan, says select committee

The Committee said an “integrated and funded" pharmacy workforce plan should be laid before parliament within 12 months.

25 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Tory MP: We need to tell public when to visit pharmacies

We need "better communication" on what symptoms can be seen in pharmacy says Simon Fell MP.

27 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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National awards celebrate the work of independents across the UK

Glasgow pharmacist John-Paul Mackie voted Independent Pharmacist of the Year.

08 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland is Awards keynote speaker

Interim chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland Alison Strath will be the keynote speaker at the Independent Pharmacy Awards.

18 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Independent pharmacies highlighted as awards return

The Independent Pharmacy Awards return in October to highlight how independents meet the needs of their patients.

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Independent Pharmacy Awards announces finalists

ICP has announced the finalists for the Independent Pharmacy Awards at the House of Commons.

05 Oct 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Govt backs down from 3k pharmacy closures position

Government ministers have publicly distanced themselves from the previous Conservative administration’s position on pharmacy closures. 

14 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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