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The C+D Keynote Conference
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Moderated and programmed by the Editors of Chemist & Druggist magazine, this essential two-day conference, top industry experts reveal how you can maximise your pharmacy's potential by working with GPs, PCTs and the pharma industry:
Leading figures from major multiples will share their strategies for the future, while key policy makers will tell you what lies ahead for community pharmacy. Experts will share their tactics for the issues that affect you, from commissioning to developing profitable partnerships with PCTs and GPs.
| Day 1 (10 October 2010) |
| 12.30pm
The Five Biggest Challenges Facing Pharmacy The five biggest challenges facing pharmacy and what the Society can do to help you. Helen Gordon, Chief Executive, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society |
| 1.10pm
How Your Life Will Change under the new Pharmacy Regulator Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive, The General Pharmaceutical Council |
| 1.50pm
Statutory Committees - Getting a Fair Hearing The inside track on statutory committees (stat comms) and what pharmacists have to do to ensure they get a fair hearing. David Reissner, Head of Healthcare and Partner, Charles Russell solicitors |
| 2.30pm
The Future of Pharmacy Contract Funding A behind-the-scenes account of where we are and what the future holds. Sue Sharpe, Chief Executive, Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee |
| 3.15pm
The C+D Senate Live: C+D’s exclusive industry think tank holds its first ever live event to discuss key burning issues impacting on grassroots pharmacy practice. Ian Facer, Chairman, National Pharmacy Association; Rob Darracott, Chief Executive, Company Chemists’ Association; Sue Sharpe, Chief Executive, the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee; Mic |
| Day 2 (11 October 2010) | ||
| 10.20am
The IPM Debate: Pharmacy - Where are We? This lively session will be led by former Secretary of State for Health Alan Milburn who will address some of the key issues facing pharmacy today. He will be joined by other industry luminaries to debate some of the issues raised with you, the audience. Alan Milburn, former Secretary of State for Health
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| 11.00am
So what do we have to do now? An outlook on the future of pharmacy post White Paper Andy Murdock, Director of Pharmacy, Lloydspharmacy | ||
| 11.40am
What Next for Wholesale? What the new dawn in pharmaceutical wholesaling will mean at the coal face for community pharmacy. Mark James, Managing Director, AAH Pharmaceuticals | ||
| 12.20pm
Generic Substitution: What it will Mean in Practice Michael Cann, Chairman, British Generics Manufacturers’ Association | ||
| 1.00pm
How We Changed Our Business - A View from the Top How ditching toiletries and cosmetics helped boost Rowlands Pharmacy healthcare business. Kenny Black, Managing Director, Rowlands Pharmacy | ||
| 1.40pm
How to Press Your PCT’s Buttons When it Comes to Local Commissioning. Julie Wood, Director, Practice Based Commissioning (PBC) Federation, NHS Alliance | ||
| 2.20pm
An Examination of Co-op’s Blueprint for Pharmacy Chris Brooker, Business Development Director, The Co-operative Pharmacy |
