PCG training Lynda Price Associates training days for primary care group prescribing advisers: "Angina and cardiac failure", London, October 14; "Hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia", London, October 27. Free of charge. Details from Lynda Price Associates, Bishop's House, 22 Aplins Close, Harpenden AL5 2QB (tel 01582 461660).
Nottingham pharmacy development group Nottingham pharmacy development group first open meeting, Nottingham university, September 30, 7pm. (Group includes local pharmaceutical committee, Royal Pharmaceutical Society's local branch and health authority.) LPC annual general meeting will be held at the same time. Details from Stephen Garner on 01949 844546.
CPP weekend school College of Pharmacy Practice weekend school, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, October 1 and 2. Includes study day on "New strategies in formulary development", evening session on alternative remedies, and update sessions on osteoporosis, mental health, Parkinson's disease and cardiology. Details from the college on 024 7669 2400.
CPD and the workforce Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists Liverpool group meeting on "Continuing professional development as an aid to recruitment and retention", November 2, 3.30pm, Chester. Fee (including dinner) £20 GHP members, £30 others. Details from Ann Slee, Pharmacy Department, Clatterbridge Hospital, Bebington, Wirral (tel 0151 482 7612; fax 0151 482 7735).
IPMI conference Institute of Pharmacy Management International autumn conference, Bowden Hall, Gloucester, November 5. Theme: "Managing opportunities, managing relationships". Details from Mrs Ruth Rodgers, General Secretary, IPMI, Holt Lodge, 222 Woodlands Road, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7QB (tel/fax 01622 790745).