Making the most of the Pharmacy Show

With the Pharmacy Show just over the horizon, here is your guide for getting the most out of the event – whether you are a first-time attendee or veteran visitor! 

1. Plan the sessions you want to go to 

With nine theatres and 100s of speakers to choose from, it is worth taking a moment before you arrive to plan what you want to attend, based on your current interests and needs – you can even use the app to bookmark the sessions you want to go to. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: 

 

Sunday 13 October: 

11:10-11:40 – Keynote Theatre 

Community Pharmacy, survival of the fittest?? 

Dr Leyla Hannbeck, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) 

Harry Tomlinson, Lead Northern Europe, BD Rowa 

Ian Strachan, Pharmacy Owner and Board Member, Independent Pharmacies Association (IPA) 

Davinder Virdee, Managing Director, Pillbox 

 

11:15-11:45 - Clinical Theatre 

The ins and outs of a private menopause clinic 

Deborah Evans, Pharmacist and Managing Director, The Tipping Point LTD 

 

13:20-13:50 - Business Theatre 

Unlocking the revenue potential of your private pharmacy services: strategies for success 

Waheedat Owodeyi, Superintendent Pharmacist, Pharmacyexprezz 

 

15:55-16:25 - Keynote Theatre 

Fireside chat with Taiwo Owatemi MP 

Taiwo Owatemi, Government Whip, House of Commons 

 

Monday 14 October: 

10:15-10:45 - Keynote Theatre 

Reclassification: the role of pharmacy 

Michelle Riddalls, Chief Executive Officer, PAGB 

 

12:00-12:45 - Keynote Theatre 

Pharmacy Technician Professional Practice - enabling pharmacy reforms 

Liz Fidler, Senior Professional Lead – Pharmacy Technician Practice, NHS England 

Claire Dearden, Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s and Specialist Pharmacy Service National Pharmacy Technician Fellow, NHS England 

 

13:20-13:50 - Clinical Theatre 

Two years on: update on the Independent Prescribing service in Wales 

Rhodri Thomas, Associate Director of Contractor Engagement, Community Pharmacy Wales 

 

14:50-15:50 - Business Theatre 

NPA masterclass: maximising private services to secure the future of your pharmacy 

Baba Akomolafe, Superintendent Pharmacist, Christchurch Pharmacy 

Dr Dupe Akomolafe, GP, Christchurch Health Centre 

 

You can find the full programme on the app or on our website. 

2. Book your workshops 

Make sure you don't miss out on our exclusive workshops, including the Scenario Based Workshops delivered by Meducate Academy and Vaccination Training Course delivered by RxAdvisor! These sessions will offer valuable insights and hands-on learning opportunities. Spaces are filling up fast, so now is the time to book your slot. More details can be found here: https://www.thepharmacyshow.co.uk/pharmacy-show-2024-workshops 

 

3. Visit our Must-See Exhibitors 

We have a fantastic range of exhibitors at the Pharmacy Show – covering everything you might need, from back-office services to robotics and new products. We recommend you take some time on the train to the show planning who you want to target for conversations. Below are our must-see exhibitors to get you started. 

 

• ALCROEN 

• Avonnex/Pharmathek 

• Boots 

• Chemist Warehouse 

• Curaleaf Laboratories 

• Galderma 

• Goats of the Gorge 

• Haleon 

• Locate A Locum 

• Masta 

• Maxwelia 

• MED e-care Health Care Solutions Ltd 

• Meditech 

• Pasante Healthcare 

• Proven Probiotics 

• Robosol Software UK Limited 

• RxBridge 

• Titan PMR 

• UK Microsuction 

• Unity Trust 

 

View full exhibitor list here: https://www.thepharmacyshow.co.uk/exhibitor-list 

Check out the buyer guide: https://www.thepharmacyshow.co.uk/exhibitor-products 

 

4. Take part in The Social Hub and Social Wall 

When you are at the Pharmacy Show – why not visit The Social Hub? Returning for its second year, this space offers an engaging and interactive experience for all attendees. New for this year we will have live scribing of some key sessions by We Are Cognitive, providing you with visual summaries that can be reviewed at any time. Additionally, attendees can enjoy personalised illustrated portraits, creating unique souvenirs from the event.  

And in the run up to the show, you can check out who else is going and what they’re looking forward to by checking out the digital Social Wall. It's a platform enabling you to check out the latest updates from everyone on social media. Visit our webpage for more details https://www.thepharmacyshow.co.uk/the-social-hub 

The whole team is looking forward to seeing you at the NEC Birmingham very soon!