The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 272 No 7288 p259
28 February 2004

Society summary

Roadshows to focus on the future for primary care pharmacists

Primary care pharmacy, and its developing role, will be explored in a series of four roadshow meetings, organised on behalf of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's steering group for primary care pharmacy.

Sally Greensmith, member of Council and of the steering group for primary care pharmacy, said: “As the role of primary care pharmacists continues to develop it is important to establish what this will mean for the profession. These roadshows will increase the Society’s understanding of the role of pharmacists working in primary care and look to identify the key competencies that primary care pharmacists will need to influence and support change. The meetings will also provide a forum to share views, network and engage pharmacists with the Society.”

The following dates and venues in England have been confirmed:

· 22 March, Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester
· 21 April, The Congress Centre, Great Russell Street, London

A meeting will take place in Wales on 9 March; the venue is yet to be confirmed. A meeting will also take place in Scotland, details of which will be announced at a later date. Further information about the roadshows in Manchester and London can be obtained from Juanita Pollard on 0118 984 4977 (e-mail juanita@pharman.co.uk).