THE COUNTDOWN TO CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH 2025 IS ON!
Explore the Future of Clinical Pharmacy at the North’s Leading Pharmacy Congress
Join over 1,500 pharmacy professionals at the leading clinical pharmacy conference in the North of England, designed to support the entire clinical pharmacy workforce across hospital, primary care, general practice, PCNs, ICSs, and community care.
Held on 21–22 November 2025 at Manchester Central, the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North offers a completely free, CPD-accredited training programme tailored to the needs of pharmacy teams navigating the evolving NHS landscape.
Here’s why you don’t want to miss it:
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Earn over 80 hours of FREE CPD-accredited clinical and non-clinical education, aligned with key NHS priorities including medicines optimisation, deprescribing, and workforce development.
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Hear from 110+ expert speakers, including senior voices from NHS England, ICS leadership, and national pharmacy bodies.
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Get hands-on with 100+ exhibitors, showcasing the latest pharmacy technologies, prescribing solutions, and innovations to improve patient safety and practice efficiency.
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Network with peers from across the pharmacy sector in a dedicated lounge with complimentary coffee, pastries, and space to connect.
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Experience content tailored for the North, with sessions focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities facing pharmacy professionals in the North East, North West, Yorkshire, and the Midlands.
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Take part in interactive workshops and clinical skills sessions, helping you apply learning directly into practice.
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Visit the Poster Zone to explore pioneering pharmacy-led projects and case studies from across the NHS.
Whether you work in hospital pharmacy, a GP surgery, a PCN, or community pharmacy, CPC North gives you the tools, insight, and connections to lead in a transforming NHS.
Secure your free delegate pass today and be part of the event shaping the future of pharmacy in the UK.
Watch the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2024 Highlights and discover why pharmacy professionals from across the North attended. From hands-on clinical skills to NHS-led sessions, see what made it unmissable, and get ready for an even bigger CPC North 2025
EXPLORE THE FULL CONFRENCE PROGRAMME
Who qualifies for a Free Delegate Ticket
- Chief and Deputy Chief Pharmacists
- Hospital Pharmacists
- Hospital Pharmacy Technicians
- Consultant & Specialist Pharmacists
- NHS England and Department of Health and Social Care
- Independent Prescribers
- General Practice Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- ICS Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- PCN Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
- Medicines Management and Optimisation Leads
- Medicines Information Pharmacy Professionals
- Quality Assurance (QA) and Aseptic Services
- Formulary Decision-makers; Drug & Therapeutic Committee Members
- Pharmaceutical Advisors
- Commissioning Leads
- Procurement Leads
- Workforce Development Leads
- Education and Training Leads
- Trainee Hospital Pharmacists
- Trainee GP/PCN Pharmacists
- Community Clinical Pharmacists
- Prescribing Advisors
Don't just take our word for it...
Take a look at what past delegates had to say about their experience.
Conference Programme
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CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR:
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Clinical Practice and Patient Care
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Pharmacy Management and Leadership
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Hospital and Clinical Services
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Primary Care and Network Services
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Policy, Government Affairs, and Regulation
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Training, Development, and Education
CPC North conference theatres in more detail...
Keynote Theatre
Delivered by the national team including the Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, providing attendees with a first-hand picture of the national direction of travel on key subjects, such as: leadership in the profession, the role of Pharmacy Technicians, infusions and special medicines, and independent prescribing.
Clinical Theatres 1 & 2
Essential learning delivered by experts from across the entire spectrum of pharmacy services, covering a range of specialist topics from service provision in emergency departments to long-term opioid usage and the treatment of health conditions from cardiovascular disease to diabetes.
Strategy Theatre
Hear from leading lights from across the profession as they contextualise the direction of travel for clinical pharmacy professionals and offer practical and tangible steps for delivering change.
Innovation and Integration Theatre
Review case studies and novel work from innovators across the profession and discover innovative ways to improve practice and how to incorporate them into your work setting. Integration has become a key focus area since the introduction of ICSs – hear from expert speakers as they discuss improving collaboration across primary and secondary care.
What to expect at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North
Key Speakers
Our expert speakers don’t just know their stuff – they know how to share it in a straightforward, interesting, and practical way. Choose between 5 theatres, workshops and zones to learn and interact with leading sector experts and walk away with knowledge you can easily and immediately put into action in your everyday work.
Meeting Suppliers
Find products and services that will enable you to deliver brilliant patient care and outcomes. At the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, you will get face-to-face with the leading pharmaceutical suppliers and try out new equipment and technologies to identify what would best suits you.
Hands-On Training
Are you looking for hands-on training? Visit our Practical Skills Zone which targets different clinical areas. Sign up for our newsletter below to receive the latest on our Practical Skills Zone and be the first to hear when booking is available.
Networking
CPC North is a gateway to invaluable networking opportunities. Elevate your professional journey by connecting with like-minded individuals, fostering collaborations, and gaining insights that propel your career forward. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your network, forge meaningful relationships, and discover new possibilities at CPC North
Professional Development
An unrivalled opportunity for clinical pharmacy professionals to take stock of their career path and evaluate their future place within the ever-changing clinical pharmacy landscape. Hear from peers within the community who have taken bold steps within their own career journeys and discover new and exciting opportunities to develop your own path.
How you will benefit from attending
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
An unrivalled opportunity for clinical pharmacy professionals to take stock of their career path and evaluate their future place within the ever-changing clinical pharmacy landscape. Hear from peers within the community who have taken bold steps within their own career journeys and discover new and exciting opportunities to develop your own path.
EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
As the long-established gathering place for the clinical pharmacy community, CPC North provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to connect with colleagues past and present, as well as make new professional relationships, this event opens doors up for the pharmacy professionals in the north to make connects they didn't have before.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND INGENUITY
The CPC North Poster Zone is the perfect opportunity for individuals and teams to share their innovative work and success stories with the rest of their profession. It is also the ideal stepping stone for participants to present at future editions of CPC.
SOURCING SUPPLIERS
The CPC North exhibition will showcase the very latest products and services specifically curated for the pharmacy sector, enabling decision makers and influencers to discover new ways to improve service provision, increase cost-efficiencies, and support positive clinical outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025: Supporting Pharmacy’s Future in a Changing NHS
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025 is your opportunity to engage with the most pressing changes in UK healthcare. As the new NHS 10-Year Plan sets a clear path for transformation, pharmacy professionals are now more vital than ever, leading innovation, service redesign, and medicines optimisation across the system.
Join us amidst these pivotal developments:
• The NHS 10-Year Plan places pharmacy at the heart of prevention, personalised care, and integrated services, marking a bold shift in how care is delivered across England.
• Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are maturing, with a growing emphasis on cross-sector pharmacy leadership, population health, and equitable access to medicines.
• Workforce transformation continues, with national investment into new pharmacy career pathways, clinical supervision, and expansion of pharmacy technician roles.
• All newly qualified pharmacists are now independent prescribers from day one, reshaping service models in both primary and secondary care.
• The success of Pharmacy First highlights the profession’s contribution to reducing pressure on GPs, with community pharmacy firmly embedded in access and urgent care strategies.
• The rise of digital prescribing, AI tools, and clinical decision support systems is accelerating change in how medicines are managed and optimised.
• The Pharmacy Leadership Council, established in response to the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership, is now actively shaping standards, career progression, and cross-sector collaboration.
• National priorities continue to focus on reducing overprescribing, delivering specialised medicines programmes, advancing inclusive pharmacy practice, and building research and academic careers within pharmacy.
At CPC North 2025, you’ll connect with NHS leaders, national policymakers, and pharmacy peers shaping practice at local and national levels. With a tailored programme for professionals across hospitals, PCNs, ICSs, GP practices, and community pharmacy, this is your platform to learn, influence, and lead.
Register now and be part of the only congress in the North dedicated to supporting the future of pharmacy practice.
The official Clinical Pharmacy Congress Event App allows you to:
Build your own schedule of conferences
Explore the products and solutions of over 200 exhibitors
Network with over 3500 Pharmacy Professionals
Available to download on Apple & Google Play Stores - Search for the "Clinical Pharmacy Congress" App.
Or
ACCESS THE DESKTOP VERSION HERE
Don't just take our word for it...
Take a look at some of the testimonals..
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“The CPC north event was really interesting. I enjoyed attending, meeting peers from different sectors of pharmacy and networking. The conference sessions were really good. The Posters on display were interesting and quite motivating.”
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“Great conference - excellent networking opportunity with a well organised event focussing on some key speakers/sessions that were very relevant to my role and my wider team. I'll definitely be back and will ensure more of my colleagues attend the next one also.”
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“The first CPC North was well received, and it did feel like you had a good amount of time to speak to people on the stands and gather information / ask questions.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed CPC North, it has been over 10 years since my last CPC trip, and it was a welcomed change not going into London and experiencing a new venue and new energy. There was a genuine buzz, and you could feel the passion for pharmacy and learning all around.”
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“My first time attending a CPC event. Great venue and very informative practical sessions. Good talks from a variety of healthcare professionals such as doctors and pharmacists. An excellent networking opportunity!”
EXHIBITORS
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CPC North additional Features
Dedicated Career Drop-In Sessions with an expert
Advance Your Pharmacy Career at CPC North 2025 with Dedicated Career Drop-In Sessions
Looking to progress in your pharmacy career? At Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025, taking place on 21 and 22 November at Manchester Central, you can book free one-to-one career drop-in sessions with experts from across the sector. Get tailored advice from professionals working in secondary care pharmacy, primary care pharmacy, academic pharmacy, pharmacy technician roles and as training pharmacists.
Whether you are just starting out or planning your next career move, these sessions offer personalised support, real-world insight and guidance to help you explore new pharmacy job opportunities and development pathways.
Connect and Collaborate at the CPC North Networking Lounge
Make the most of your time at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025 by visiting the Networking Lounge. This dedicated space provides pharmacy professionals from across hospital, primary care, academic pharmacy and pharmacy technician roles a relaxed environment to meet peers, share ideas and build valuable professional connections.
Whether you want to discuss career opportunities, explore collaborations or simply catch up with colleagues, the Networking Lounge is the perfect place to engage with the clinical pharmacy community and expand your professional network.
Showcase Innovation and Excellence in Pharmacy at the CPC North Poster Zone
Discover the latest pharmacy research, innovations and clinical practice improvements at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North Poster Zone. On 21 and 22 November 2025, pharmacy professionals from across the North will present their work covering hospital pharmacy, primary care, pharmacy technician roles and academic projects.
Don’t miss the Poster Zone Awards recognising outstanding contributions to pharmacy practice and patient care. Celebrate excellence and be inspired by cutting-edge ideas shaping the future of clinical pharmacy.
Visit the Poster Zone to network with researchers, gain fresh insights and learn about new pharmacy initiatives driving transformation in healthcare.
Clinical Pharmacy Congress North FAQ'S
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED...
To help you understand the benefits of being part of Clinical Pharmacy Congress - whether that be as a delegate, exhibitor, sponsor, or a speaker - below you will find the answers to many of the most frequently asked questions.
For more details on access and inclusion at Clinical Pharmacy Congress London, please visit our dedicated web page
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
Who organises Clinical Pharmacy Congress North?
CloserStill Media organises many leading and award-winning healthcare conferences and exhibitions - including Clinical Pharmacy Congress's sister event, Clinical Pharmacy Congress North as well as: Best Practice London, Women's Health Professional Care, Respiratory Professional Care, Health Plus Care, Oncology Professional Care, and Diabetes Professional Care to name but a few!
For more details on CloserStill Media's full healthcare event portfolio, visit the CloserStill Media website.
When and where is Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025?
Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2025 is taking place Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd November 2025 at Manchester Central Convention Complex
Opening hours:
Friday 21 November: 9am - 5pm
Saturday 22 November: 9:15am - 4pm
More details on Manchester Central Convention Complex (and how to get there) can be found on and Venue & Travel Information Page.
What should I expect from Clinical Pharmacy Congress North?
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, now in its third edition, remains the pinnacle event for professionals in the field. For over a decade, it has served as the paramount platform where the entire industry converges, offering unparalleled opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. As the sector continues to evolve rapidly, staying connected and informed is paramount, and CPC ensures you have access to everything you need to thrive.
Key highlights of The Clinical Pharmacy Congress:
- More than 160 hours worth of FREE clinical and non-clinical primary healthcare-related education.
- Access to over 110+ expert speakers from across the NHS and other Arms Length Bodies.
- The opportunity to 'try before you buy' across a broad spectrum of medical products and technological solutions - showcased by more than 100+ exhibiting companies - designed to help your practice improve patient outcomes and increase practice efficiencies.
- A chance to connect and re-connect with more than 1,500+ of your pharmacy professional colleagues and peers.
Additionally, with more than 110 exhibiting companies, you can source from a vast array of the latest products and solutions, including: Infection Prevention, Medical Equipment, Medicines Management, Nutrition, Minor Surgery Supplies, OTC Products, Automated Dispensing, GP Practice Pharmacist Providers, Medical Refrigeration, Professional Services, Indemnity Providers, Business Banking, Buying Groups, IT Support Solutions, Cloud-base Telecoms, and Back-End System Support.
How do I get to CPC North in Manchester?
Manchester Central is easy to reach:
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10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station
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Well-connected by tram, bus and road
For travel tips and parking information, visit our Venue & Travel Information page.
Can I watch sessions after the event?
Some sessions may be recorded and made available on-demand for registered delegates. Availability of sesions are avavable on our
Clinical Pharmacy Congress APP
How do I register as an international or commercial delegate?
If you reside outside the UK, are not a UK-registered healthcare professional, or work for a commercial company you will not qualify for free ticket but can purchase passes. Commercial passes are priced at £999+VAT
Your paid delegate badge will provide you access to both the exhibition and all conference and workshop theatres.
Please note, commercial companies will be invoiced £999+VAT if they attend the event under a complimentary pass reserved for healthcare professionals.
What is Clinical Pharmacy Congress North about?
Clinical Pharmacy Congress North is the leading pharmacy event in the North of England, offering two days of free CPD education, product demos, networking, and access to over 110 NHS and healthcare expert speakers. It’s the best opportunity to stay up to date with clinical pharmacy innovations, connect with colleagues, and explore pharmacy products and technologies.
