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Born for it

After many years at Hado Pharmacy, Larissa Lankoande is still as passionate about caring for customers as she was when she first started.

11 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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A passionate leader

Above all else, Charlotte Coomber prioritises staff training and customer care, which she believes go hand in hand.

11 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Reaching for the stars

From volunteering at the counter to becoming a decade-long employee with growing qualifications under her belt, Dhara Desai is making the most of what pharmacy has to offer.

15 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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The sky's the limit

We catch up with Abigail Wattleworth, two-time RoE finalist. She speaks about how winning gave her the confidence to pursue the next step in her pharmacy journey.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Giving in abundance

From being a hairdresser one day to a healthcare adviser the next, Rachel Smith took a chance at a new career. Both her and the community are now reaping the rewards.

11 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Community comes first

Whether she is ordering medicines, contacting the surgery to find substitutes or dropping off prescriptions, serving customers of her hometown community gives Lucy Mills purpose each day.

07 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Surpassing expectations

A happy and motivated team combined with a calm yet competitive work environment are what Edie Dunkley finds to be the perfect ingredients to create a successful community pharmacy.

10 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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A passion for patients

Emma Sears’s keen instinct to help others has meant she has excelled in her role working in a community pharmacy.

13 Aug 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Decades of dedication

After dedicating her life to her pharmacy, Donna Gwillim knows it just about better than anyone. Now, seeing in her retirement, Donna is getting a chance to reflect on all she has achieved.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Connecting with customers

What about that job post in the window? Over 20 years ago, Debby Woods applied for a position advertised in a pharmacy. Now, she is a retail coordinator, working across multiple Paydens branches.

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Dispensing the dream

Samantha Pugh is acutely aware of the fact that the pharmacy is not just a place people come to collect prescriptions, but somewhere people can find support, comfort and community.

12 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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NPA wants greater flexibility to substitute medication to tackle shortages

Alarming NPA survey reveals growing impact of medicines shortages on patients.

10 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Harrogate's healthcare hero

Hebe Hobson’s consistent and attentive nature has allowed her to flourish in her role as pharmacy advisor, and she is just getting started.

14 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Putting community first

Nosheen’s passion for helping customers and keeping her community informed about pharmacy services has made her a standout team member.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Made for retail

It takes bravery to change job roles, but Marcella knew that she wanted to be involved in a profession that helped others, and the next thing she knew, she’d landed a role at Right Medicine Pharmacy.

05 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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A promising dispenser

Gina finished college and had a decision to make: begin a university degree towards becoming a pharmacist, or start an apprenticeship in a pharmacy…

13 Nov 2024 , 1 Min Article

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