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In conversation:

The future of

community pharmacy

New Numark Podcast out now

What does the future of community pharmacy look like? What kind of
leadership will it take to get us there? And how can we better equip the
next generation of pharmacists to thrive?

In the latest episode of the Numark Podcast, Chairman Harry McQuillan
is joined by three thought-provoking guests who’ve already contributed
their insights to the pages of the Numark magazine this year. Now,
they’ve come together in one conversation to reflect on the key themes
shaping our sector right now.
Each guest brings a different perspective, but one shared goal: to move
pharmacy forward.

Sadik Al-Hassan

Award-winning pharmacist and Labour MP for North Somerset, Sadik
shares his personal journey and his take on what it will really take to
rebuild community pharmacy. From workforce pressures to funding
models and political will, Sadik speaks with honesty and passion about
the state of play and what needs to happen next.

“We are filling the gaps left by others, and that is not a safe
professional space for the future of pharmacy.”

Professor Anne Boyter

A driving force in pharmacy education and Professor of
Learning and Teaching at the University of Strathclyde, Anne
explores how innovation and empowerment are key to shaping
the pharmacists of tomorrow. She discusses the significance of
prescriber status at the point of registration and why confidence
and capability go hand in hand.

“Can we please get to the point where the patient holds
a medical record that every medical professional can
access, rather than it being held away? It’s a tool that
pharmacists need.”

Richard Thomas

With a career that spans journalism,
education and advocacy, Richard brings
a thoughtful view on leadership, legacy
and the long road ahead. He reflects
on the challenges pharmacy
Together, the episode offers a has faced and the resilience
wide-angle view of where we’ve it continues to show while
come from and where we need to go next. offering a call to action
It’s a candid, insightful conversation packed for stronger, more
with lived experience, practical reflections and a visible leadership at
clear-eyed look at the future. every level.

“I think the future of community pharmacy has
never been brighter, the opportunities are becoming
clearer, a lot of the building blocks are already in place.”

Tune in now to hear directly from the voices helping
to shape the next chapter of community pharmacy.

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