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19th January 2010
MPs launched an investigation into poor medicine adherence
The All-Party Pharmacy Group’s meeting in January focused on the impact poor medicine adherence is having on patients and the future of the NHS.
To view the press release please click here
To view the meeting notes please click here
27th October 2009
Leading MPs launched investigation into drug shortages
On 27th October, Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group Dr Howard Stoate MP announced that the Group’s meeting in October would focus on the issues around drug shortages, following concerns from community pharmacists that patients are suffering due to difficulties in sourcing certain medicines.
Guest speakers included:
Richard Barker, Director General, Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)
Mark James, Group Managing Director, AAH Pharmaceuticals and Deputy Chair, British Association of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (BAPW)
Gary Warner, community pharmacist, Regent Pharmacy, Isle of Wight
To view the press release please click here
To view the minutes of this meeting please click here
July
8th July 2009
Summer Reception & Annual General Meeting
The APPG hosted its Summer reception and AGM in House of Commons Dining Room A on 8th July.
A broad range of healthcare stakeholders and parliamentarians attended the AGM, giving guests the opportunity to discuss current health policies and pharmacy issues. Dr Howard Stoate MP, Chair of the Group gave a speech and held a formal election of the group.
New Pharmacy Minister Mike O'Brien MP attended and gave a speech setting out his plans for the pharmacy profession.
To view the Minister's speech please click here
To view pictures of the event please click here
To view the invite please click here
3rd July
Liberal Democrat health spokesperson Norman Lamb MP visits community pharmacy in Norfolk
Arranged by the APPG, Mr Lamb was able to see firsthand the growing contribution community pharmacies make to the health and well-being of the local community.
To view the press release please click here
To view photos of the visit, please click here
June
16th June 2009
Investigation into the Decriminalisation of Dispensing Errors
Guest speakers-
Steve Churton, President, Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Mark Koziol, Chief Executive, Pharmacists Defence Association
Ian Facer, Chairman, NPA
Dr Keith Ridge, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, Department of Health
To read minutes from the meeting please click here
To read the news release please click here
April
28th April 2009
Progress towards the Implementation of the Pharmacy White Paper
Guest speakers-
Felicity Cox, Chair of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework Negotiating Team, NHS Employers
Jeannette Howe, Head of Pharmacy, Department of Health
Jonathan Mason, National Clinical Director for Primary Care and Community Pharmacy in England, Department of Health
Martin Stephens, National Clinical Director for Hospital Pharmacy, Department of Health
Sue Sharpe, Chief Executive, PSNC
To read a note from the meeting please click here
To read the news release from the meeting please click here
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