Richard Thomas
@PharMag_Richard
Welsh, pharmacist, rugby, travel, family, friends. Editor Pharmacy Magazine. Views my own, most of the time...
@NPA1921's @OlivierPicardUK reveals the shocking lengths pharmacy owners are going to in order to keep the lights on and ponders the puzzle of Pharmacy First referrals heading the wrong way. Part 2 released soon pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharm…>
Having an office clear out and came across this classic…. there but for the grace of God, say I! 😜

Grateful for the chance to speak openly on the real pressures facing pharmacy owners and why we urgently need to get Pharmacy First referrals flowing in the right direction. Thanks @PharmacyMag for the platform. Part 2 coming soon 👀 🔊 Listen here: soundcloud.com/user-466462105…
@NPA1921's @OlivierPicardUK reveals the shocking lengths pharmacy owners are going to in order to keep the lights on and ponders the puzzle of Pharmacy First referrals heading the wrong way. Part 2 released soon pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharm…>
I’ve been offering earwax removal as part of my practice for some years, which includes full training in removing other small objects. I’m a pharmacist IP additionally fully trained, qualified and insured to provide these services and was pleased to be able to help in this case
NEW EPISODE The editors give their verdict on the Government’s eagerly anticipated 10 Year Plan for the NHS. Did it live up to all the hype? pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharm…
Catch up with the big pharmacy stories of the week so far – in just two minutes pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/2-min…>

It’s #RoE25 week! Look out for our awards coverage coming this Friday and follow our hashtag for all our updates. For now, we’ve revealed our 26 finalists here: bit.ly/4jRF1vq
1/ The Antibiotic Guardian Shared Learning Awards 2025 are an opportunity to share the amazing work that is being carried out to support the appropriate use of antimicrobials. Thank you to everyone who submitted their work; Shortlistedprojects can be seen here…
No new distance pharmacies after June 23 as regulations laid in parliament p3pharmacy.co.uk/business-news/…
We are back with part two of our series in conjunction with @cppeengland looking at #menopause, this time with a focus on disspelling myths! 🤔 bit.ly/4j5xo3Y
In this Bank Holiday special, the editors are back from Baku to discuss why CPE is so secretive over its decision-making and was the NPA right to pull back from collective action. Also – a tribute to @DayLewisGroup's Peter Glover pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharm…
Setting up for the world record number of recipients in a Sigma conference panel discussion… 😜 #sigconf25

The photographers flock around Sigma chief Bharat Shah as he closes the Baku conference. All coverage at pharmacymagazine.co.uk #sigconf25 signing off

Ash Soni has reduced his OTC space by 60% - but more focus has meant sales have gone UP #sigconf25

We talk a lot about contractors collaborating better with GPs - but how well do we collaborate with each other, asks @ashsoni0607 at #sigconf25
Introducing personalised, very localised marketing platform featuring pharmacists as the ‘heroes’ - NPA Connects #sigconf25

Point of care testing is THE big opportunity for pharmacy, for people of all ages who want to stay well - and they are prepared to pay, says Trevor Gore #sigconf25

Pharmacists advertise the ‘concept’ of pharmacy, not their own pharmacy, says Trevor Gore. Pharmacists’ ‘messaging should be emotional and behavioural’. #sigconf25
Trevor Gore & Hemant Patel shock delegates with some ‘fake news’… but it’s already happening. Pharmacy needs to change #sigconf25

Check out live stream for day 2: pharmacymagazine.co.uk/business-news/… #sigconf25