Pharmacy Magazine

13/05/2026

New Talking Pharmacy is live!

The editors are back with another editor of Good Week, Bad Week.
Covering prescribing predicaments, ICBs in meltdown, NHS 111 howlers, CPC highlights and plenty more from across the pharmacy sector.

Listen now: https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharmacy-magazine-podcast-talking-pharmacy-2026-episode-5

24/03/2026

New episode out now: Taking Pharmacy – Meningitis outbreak special

Our clinical team breaks down everything you need to know. From MenB vaccine eligibility and pharmacist priorities, to key red flags, latest case numbers and what could happen next.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Listen now.

Listen now:https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharmacy-magazine-podcast-meningitis-outbreak-special

All you need to know from the Pharmacy Magazine clinical team – who’s eligible for the MenB vaccine, what pharmacists should prioritise and what red flags t

11/03/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day, a reminder of the vital role community pharmacy plays in helping people quit smoking and improve their long-term health.

Last month, the Company Chemists’ Association urged Labour to commission a national pharmacy smoking cessation service, highlighting the potential for pharmacies to deliver even greater support to patients looking to quit.

Read more about the call for action here: https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/news/cca-urges-labour-to-commission-national-pharmacy-smoking-cessation-service

06/03/2026

Talking Pharmacy Episode 3 is live!

Ross Ferguson joins the team to unpack the DPP shortage affecting foundation training, transparency at CPE, Wales’ funding crisis – and a pharmacist marking 50 years in the profession.

Listen now: https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharmacy-magazine-podcast-talking-pharmacy-2026-episode-3

27/02/2026

Stay ahead in community pharmacy

Dive into our Talking Pharmacy podcast library for sharp insights, current affairs updates and the latest thinking shaping the sector.

https://www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts

10/02/2026

New podcast: Talking Pharmacy – Episode 2

From why legal threats can derail funding talks, to independent prescribers exploring private services — plus a farewell to Boots’ Ornella Barra.
Henry Gregg, Shilpa Shah, Harry McQuillan and Janet Morrison also share their views on the year ahead in pharmacy.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RPc57aihEHzw2O9dIePnP?si=tBFrhMXMTaKVT19KC51E5g

09/02/2026

The Pharmacy Magazine app puts the latest news, clinical insight and professional updates straight into your pocket.
Download now and never miss an update.

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02/02/2026

NEW: Talking Pharmacy episode out now

This episode, the panel tackles:
• Why threatening legal action before funding negotiations can backfire
• Independent prescribers exploring private services
• A farewell to Boots stalwart Ornella Barra

Listen now and stay ahead of the conversation shaping pharmacy in 2026.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RPc57aihEHzw2O9dIePnP?si=DxKT3Zk_TOKBbqBk6oJh4w

27/01/2026

What will 2026 really look like for pharmacy?

In the first Talking Pharmacy episode of the year, the editors look ahead to what could be coming next — the good, the bad, and the challenges pharmacy teams may face.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify and share your thoughts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CV8AMaPapk0TQ4xIRhMTS?si=Pv2R97GLQFq5sNdsyJtCuw