Freeze drying Parenteral Society meeting on "Freeze drying trends", Belfry hotel, Warwickshire, September 7. Details from the Parenteral Society on 01793 824254 (e-mail secretary@parenteral.demon. co.uk).
Drug delivery Parenteral Society meeting on "Alternative drug delivery systems", Chesford Grange hotel, Warwickshire, September 19. Details from the Parenteral Society on 01793 824254 (e-mail secretary @parenteral.demon.co.uk).
Origins of HIV Royal Society discussion meeting on "Origins of HIV and the AIDS epidemic", London, September 11-12. Details from Science Promotion Section, Royal Society, 6 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AG.
Paediatrics The third of Alder Hey children's hospital's four study days on "Paediatric therapeutics for pharmacy technicians" will be held at the Institute of Child Health, Alder Hey children's hospital, Liverpool on September 14. Details from Anne Johnson on 0151 252 5548.
Epilepsy British Epilepsy Association Welsh regional seminar on "Epilepsy care: improving services", University of Wales, Cardiff, September 19. Cost £25 including lunch. Details from Sarah Frost on 0113 210 8800.
CPP weekend College of Pharmacy Practice sixth annual college weekend, Dunchurch Conference Centre, Warwickshire, September 29-30. Programme to include study day on "Advances in respiratory medicine", examination workshops, and update sessions on diabetes, mental health, cardiology and alternative therapies. Details from College of Pharmacy Practice, Barclays Venture Centre, University of Warwick Science Park, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry CV4 7EZ (tel 024 7669 2400).
Compounding Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists compounding interest group seminar on "Good to the last drop", Strawberry Bank hotel, Meriden, Coventry, September 28. Details from Christina Lowe on 01792 205666 ext 5514.