Birmingham Birmingham local pharmaceutical committee fifth annual community pharmacy conference, Birmingham Medical Institute, Edgbaston, Birmingham, May 17, 7 for 7.45pm. Guest speakers: Ms Gisela Stuart (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Member of Parliament for Edgbaston) and Mr Mike Waterland (chief executive, Birmingham health authority). Details from Tom Wedgbury on 0121 502 4979.
Euthanasia National Museum of Science and Industry panel discussion on "Euthanasia", Science Museum, London, May 31, 10-11.30am. Attendance is free but places must be reserved with Harriet Wood on 020 7942 4357.
Procurement Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists procurement and distribution group symposium on "The changing face of procurement", Village hotel, Coventry, June 8. Cost £60 (GHP/MSF members), £80 (others employed by the National Health Service) or £100 (all others). Details from Denise Brown, Business Events and Travel Manager, Pharmacia & Upjohn Ltd, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PH (tel 01908 603929).
Australia Pharmacy Australia and Federation of Asia Pharmaceutical Associations joint conference on "Better health outcomes through pharmacy", Sydney, Australia, October 27-30. Details and booking forms are available on the internet at www.psa.org.au/edu_conf.htm.