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Operational planning dashboard showing PCN leaders reviewing a 2026/27 DES timeline with workforce, reporting and evidence milestones.

PCN DES 2026/27 Implementation Plan: Key Dates and Actions for PCNs

  • 15th May 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
What is the PCN DES implementation plan for 2026/27? What are the key PCN DES deadlines in 2026/27? How should PCNs approach workforce planning under the DES? What reporting requirements should PCNs track throughout the year? What should PCNs prepare... Read More...
Research-ready Primary Care Network hub connecting patient data, practice teams and approved study pathways.

PCN Research Participation: How Primary Care Can Become Research-Ready

  • 11th May 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
What is PCN research participation? Why does primary care research matter for PCNs? How can PCNs identify patients for research safely? What role do Clinical Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians play? How can a PCN become research-ready? PCN research participation helps... Read More...
Clinical pharmacist managing prescription data in a GP practice consultation room.

Medication Waste Reduction in PCNs: Practical Steps That Work

  • 8th May 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
Key Strategies for Medication Waste Reduction in PCNs What causes medication waste in PCNs? What are the most effective strategies for reducing medication waste NHS-wide? How do clinical reviews reduce medicines waste? How should PCNs implement a medication waste reduction... Read More...
Professional 3D illustration of a PCN manager analysing data for population health management.

Using EMIS Searches for Population Health Management in PCNs

  • 4th May 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
What is population health management in a PCN? How do you run population health searches in EMIS? Which EMIS searches are most useful for PCN pharmacy teams? How can PCNs turn EMIS search data into clinical action? EMIS searches population... Read More...
Balanced healthcare illustration comparing semaglutide and tirzepatide weight-loss injections on two clinical review cards.

Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: Comparing Weight-Loss Injections

  • 1st May 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
Semaglutide vs tirzepatide is a common comparison because both are weekly injectable medicines used to support weight loss alongside diet and lifestyle changes. Head-to-head evidence suggests tirzepatide may produce greater average weight loss in eligible trial populations. However, NHS access, safety... Read More...
A primary care team in a clinical corridor, with one figure walking away, leaving a prominent gap. The remaining figures look towards the empty space, symbolising the immediate disruption caused by staff turnover.

The Hidden Cost of Staff Turnover in Primary Care

  • 29th April 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
High attrition remains a persistent challenge across the NHS, but in primary care the impact is often more immediate and harder to absorb. Smaller teams and rising demand mean that when someone leaves, clinics are disrupted, workloads increase, and continuity... Read More...
Clinical pharmacist and GP working together in primary care to support patient treatment and medicines optimisation.

Clinical Pharmacist vs Doctor: What’s the Difference?

  • 29th April 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
When comparing a clinical pharmacist vs doctor, the main difference lies in their scope of responsibility. A Clinical Pharmacist focuses on medicines optimisation, safety, and long-term condition management. A doctor (GP) diagnoses conditions, manages overall care, and takes full clinical responsibility for... Read More...
3D vector infographic showing a clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician side by side in a split-panel card, representing their different roles in primary care

Clinical Pharmacist vs Pharmacy Technician: What Does Your PCN Need?

  • 23rd April 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
The question of clinical pharmacist vs pharmacy technician is one of the most common workforce decisions facing PCN managers today. A clinical pharmacist drives clinical outcomes through complex medication reviews and prescribing, while a pharmacy technician enables scale by managing... Read More...
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Combining SMRs with CVD Prevention to Meet QOF Targets Efficiently

  • 20th April 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
QOF hypertension indicators remain a high-value area in 2026/27 following the CVD-focused changes introduced in 2025/26, making cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention a key priority for both income and patient outcomes in primary care. For Primary Care Networks (PCNs), the challenge is... Read More...
A clear image of healthcare professionals discussing a digital NHS screening infographic in a clinic.

PCN Cancer Screening: How to Meet DES Expectations

  • 16th April 2026
  • Adeem Azhar, MPharm, IPres
PCNs must deliver measurable improvements in PCN cancer screening uptake, to meet the 2026/27 Network Contract DES. Moving beyond simple awareness to targeted, data-led delivery. For PCN leaders, this means operationalising breast, bowel, and cervical screening requirements while integrating new mandates for lung cancer... Read More...

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