Welcome by
Shailesh Solanki
Executive Editor, Pharmacy Business
Conference Chair Opening Remarks
Reena Barai
Pharmacist & Owner, S G Barai Pharmacy
Opening Keynote
David Webb
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, NHS England
David spoke about the NHS England perspective on the future of community pharmacy as part of an integrated health system.
Panel Discussion on Digital Health and Technology
Cyrus Hodivala
Managing Director of Meditech UK & Ireland introduced the panellists.
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Panellists:
Yasmin Karsan
AI Engineer, The Digital Clinical Safety Compan
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Pritee Panchmatia
Superintendent Pharmacist / Director, Howletts Pharmacy
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Moderator:
Fin McCaul
Managing Director, Prestwich Pharmacy
This panel explored how technology, including artificial
intelligence, is reshaping pharmacy operations, enhancing patient engagement, and
transforming service delivery. The discussion highlighted the importance of aligning
digital innovation with business strategy.
Presentation: Pharmacy Data Insights – Informing Decisions and Measuring Success
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Speaker:
Adele Curran
Chief Operating Officer, Real World Analytics
Panel Discussion: Optimising Service Opportunities
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Moderator:
Raj Matharu
CEO, Community Pharmacy South East London, Westchem Pharmacy, Superintendent Pharmacist
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Panellists:
Rachna Chhatralia
Superintendent Pharmacist, Day Lewis Pharmacy
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Patricia Tigenoah-Ojo
Superintendent Pharmacist, Stevens Pharmacy
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Baba Akomolafe
Superintendent Pharmacist, Christchurch Pharmacy
Session Overview:
This session explored how to safely and profitably deliver high-quality NHS and private clinical services while ensuring an excellent patient experience. Delegates gained valuable insights from experts who are already succeeding in this space.
Amerjit Singh, Managing Director of Sharoe Green Pharmacy and Skills4Pharmacy introduced this session.
How I Won Pharmacy Business of the Year 2024
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by Wole Ososami
Lead Pharmacist, Westbury Chemist
Wole shared his journey to success, discussing the strategies and actions that led to this prestigious recognition and explaining why the win was so meaningful to both him and his dedicated team.
Presentation: The Role of Consumer Healthcare in Pharmacy’s Future
Michelle Riddalls OBE
CEO, PAGB
One of the pillars of growing a successful pharmacy business is its over-the-counter healthcare service. This session, led by the PAGB, demonstrated how this could and should be achieved.
Tariq Mohammad, CEO of Invatech Health, who introduced the session.
Panel Session: Developing Independent Prescribing and Skill Mix in Pharmacy
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Panellists:
Robert Townsend
Independent Prescriber, Ashington Way Pharmacy
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Nicola Stockmann
President, Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
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Atul Patel
Superintendent Pharmacist, Lincoln Pharmacy (confirmed)
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Moderator:
Amerjit Singh
Managing Director, Sharoe Green Pharmacy / Skills4Pharmacy
This session explored how to drive pharmacy businesses forward by utilising the right people with the right skills doing the right things. Delegates learned how Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacist Independent Prescribers can enhance services, with insights from leading experts.
Closing Keynote
Janet Morrison OBE
CEO, Community Pharmacy England
Pharmacy Leaders Panel
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Panellists:
Prof Harry McQuillan
Chairman, Numark
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Nick Kaye
Chair, NPA
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Sadik Al-Hasan MP
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Shilpa Shah
CEO of Community Pharmacy North East London
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Moderator:
Reena Barai
The conference closed with a panel made up of leading pharmacy stakeholders who reflected on the day and took some questions from the audience.
Sum-up and close
Reena Barai
Conference Chair
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