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CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH 2024

The award winning inaugural edition of the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North delivered an unforgettable experience for over 1,200 pharmacy professionals, uniting the brightest minds, cutting-edge innovations, and transformative ideas in clinical pharmacy all under one roof.

CPC North will be back with a bang on 21 - 22 November 2025 

If you are a registered healthcare professional and want to be a part of this transformative event - secure your place now.

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Conference Programme

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  1. Keynote Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
  2. Keynote Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
    This session explores how reciprocal mentoring can shape inclusive clinical leadership. By pairing senior leaders with professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, the approach fosters mutual lear ...
  3. Keynote Theatre
    Weight Management Essentials
    This is a promotional symposium developed and funded by Lilly for UK healthcare professionals only. Lilly products will be discussed. Lilly has provided a sponsorship towards this conference, however, ...
  4. Keynote Theatre
    This fireside chat explores the opportunities and challenges of AI in healthcare, from global perspectives and regulatory frameworks to safety considerations. Speakers will share insights from policy, ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
    This keynote panel will explore the evolving role of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) in the context of NHS England’s ongoing transformation agenda. With significant st ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Keynote Theatre
  5. Keynote Theatre
  6. Keynote Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
  7. Keynote Theatre
    The NHS England Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy Pathfinder Programme was designed to create a commissioning framework for prescribing in community pharmacy services. Key workstreams incl ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Standardisation of dosing instructions on dispensed medicines - where are we now, and where do we need to get to?
    When at home, dispensing labels are often the only reminder patients/carers have about how to take their medicines. Historically, there has been no national standard to guide how dosing instructions s ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    The session will showcase the NHS England funded Yorkshire & Humber Heart Failure Academy from inception, current state and future plans. The aim of the Academy is to empower healthcare professionals ...
  1. Clinical Theatre 1
    This session explores how a Controlled Drug Accountable Officer (CDAO) led the digital transformation of controlled drug (CD) management within an NHS Trust, addressing longstanding challenges with pa ...
  2. Clinical Theatre 1
    The role of pharmacists in contraception
    In this session, A attendees will gain the knowledge and support needed to navigate the complexities of contraceptive methods. The focus will be on providing personalized, comprehensive care, which in ...
  3. Clinical Theatre 1
    This presentation explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) can be integrated into pharmacy workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety. It will ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    CVD prevention: identifying and treating Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and high cholesterol
    Lowering cholesterol is known to reduce cardiovascular disease(CVD) risk. Some people have a genetic condition: Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH), where a genetic alteration leads to increased level ...
  4. Clinical Theatre 1
  5. Clinical Theatre 1
    Empowering Pharmacists as Lipid Management Leaders
    Pharmacists are increasingly at the forefront of patient care, especially in managing chronic conditions such as raised cholesterol. As part of the wider team, pharmacists deliver substantial volumes ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    This session explores the evolving role of clinical pharmacists in optimising therapy for patients with rheumatic conditions. Attendees will gain insights into the latest pharmacological advancements— ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    There is a spectre haunting healthcare – the spectre of Antimicrobial Resistance.  The 2024-2029 action plan invites us - as individuals, organisations and local systems - to work together to keep ant ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Polypharmacy has become one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare, often leading to adverse outcomes, reduced adherence, and diminished quality of life for patients. Deprescribing—the p ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Medicines optimisation opportunities and the 10 Year Plan
    In this presentation we will highlight the medicines optimisation opportunities in the 10 Year Plan, including: Expansion of the role of community pharmacies in delivering clinical services The neighb ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Setting up your own pharmacist-led menopause clinic: a practical blueprint for primary care
    Setting up your own pharmacist-led menopause clinic is not only possible — it’s transforming how women’s health is delivered across the NHS. This session provides a practical, step-by-step guide for p ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Use of artificial intelligence in oncology pharmacy
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of oncology pharmacy, enhancing safety, efficiency, and personalization of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT). This session will exp ...
  1. Clinical Theatre 2
    • Education
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Reforming the post-registration pharmacist pathway in England
    During this session you will hear about plans in England to reform the post-registration development of pharmacists. We will also talk about how this aligns with NHS priorities and how we can unlock t ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Getting time critical medicines at the right time is an important element of patient safety. In this session we will discuss issues around timely prescribing, supply and administration of time critica ...
  2. Clinical Theatre 2
    Clinical pharmacy services in the ED– implementing the national guidance
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Leading medication safety, every pharmacy professional’s privilege
    This session will provide data, evidence and practical support for pharmacy professionals who want to lead improvements in medicine safety. It will help to categorise medicines safety concerns and mat ...
  3. Clinical Theatre 2
    CLARITY Through Collaboration: The Role of Pharmacy in COPD Management
    As a Clinical Pharmacist, are you prioritising COPD patient management? Would you like to deepen your understanding of COPD's impact on patients and discover how you can help optimise their care? Join ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    Lithium in the acute care setting
    Lithium was identified as a medicine about which acute pharmacy staff felt uncertain and particular attention is given to this for mental health in-reach support. Mental Health In-Reach has been opera ...
  4. Clinical Theatre 2
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    This session will showcase three hot topics in frailty: polypharmacy and medicines optimisation, bone health and falls. The panel will present clinical information as well as sharing experiences and p ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    For the last 33 years the Regional Drug and Therapeutics Centre has been analysing prescribing data in the North of England.The North of England has some of the highest levels of deprivation in the co ...
  5. Clinical Theatre 2
    Managing medicine shortages
    Support a panel discussion around managing medicines shortages, bringing the view from pharmacists in practice, together with the impact on patients and pharmacy teams alike.Recommendations for future ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Pharmacy is evolving rapidly, creating exciting new opportunities for professionals to build dynamic and diverse portfolio careers. In this session, chaired by Reena Patel, discover how pharmacists ac ...
  1. Innovation & Integration Theatre
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  2. Innovation & Integration Theatre
  3. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Digital tools in the NHS: reducing burden and building the future
    The NHS continues to face growing demand and resource pressures, making efficiency and innovation more important than ever. Digital tools are playing a vital role in helping to ease operational burden ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Understand how to identify HIV drug-drug Interactions​
    • Understand how to manage HIV drug-drug Interactions​
    • Understand when to refer and who to​
    • Be able to identify key resources
    • Leadership & Management
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Join the team at Pharmacist Support,; the profession's independent charity, - for an enlightening session delving into the critical topic of wellbeing in the pharmacy profession. In this session, Dani ...
  4. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Medicines used in the management of chronic insomnia
    A review of pharmacotherapy options for chronic insomnia, looking at: Drug classes Clinical pharmacology Describe the role of orexin and other neurotransmitters in the sleep / wake cycle Examine the e ...
    • Education & Training
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    CPPE programmes to support prescribing
  5. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Introduction to virtual wards and hospital at home - Gain an awareness of what virtual ward/hospital at home services are - Understand the benefits of virtual ward and hospital at home - Understand ho ...
  6. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Adult social care is a vital part of our healthcare infrastructure, yet it often struggles to access the medicines support it needs to deliver safe and effective care. Many providers face significant ...
  7. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Nuala will share a summary of the Medicine waste in care homes project, which was funded via the Q exchange. Hear how project teams with representatives from care homes, GP practices and community pha ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    In this panel session members of the critical care pharmacy community will talk about the expanded role that pharmacy technicians can deliver, covering the four pillars of professional practice - clin ...
    • Education
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Education
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    • Research
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Clinical Practice
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Transforming Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Education
    Strategy Theatre
    The session will discuss a project that aims to design a framework for novice pharmacy independent prescribers (NPIPs).As of August 2026, all graduates who complete the 52-week Foundation Training Yea ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    Horizon scanning: how SPS supports you to be ready for new medicines
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    Dependence forming medicines
    Sajida and Catherine will discuss dependence forming medicines and discuss the data, tools and resources available to help healthcare professionals identify, review and reduce prescribing using shared ...
  1. Strategy Theatre
    A session exploring how medicines information can help you and your team in a changing landscape of both technology and budget challenges. We will discuss about the backbone of medicines information a ...
  2. Strategy Theatre
    Beyond the policy: the hidden drivers behind indemnity arrangements
    Indemnity arrangements are often viewed through the lens of policy and compliance, but what lies beneath these frameworks can have a profound impact on pharmacists’ professional lives. This session wi ...
  3. Strategy Theatre
    Shaping the Pharmacy Technician future
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    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    Join us for an inspiring panel discussion exploring the expanding roles of pharmacy technicians in Mental Health. This session is open to all and will delve into the value of post-registration educati ...
  4. Strategy Theatre
    Changing narratives in pharmacy through celebration, challenge and curiosity
    • Education & Training
    Strategy Theatre
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    • Education & Training
    Strategy Theatre
    This session will focus on the initial education and training (IET) standards for pharmacy technician consultation that was launched in October 2025.We will look at the background that has led to the ...
    • Education & Training
    Strategy Theatre
    Campaign for 10% protected time for pharmacists: where are we now?
    Following publication of an in-depth investigation into protected time for pharmacists, the Guild has seen trailblazer trusts and boards working this into job planning, but in other areas access is pa ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    Drug administration in the PN patient- thinking outside the bag
    After this presentation the delegate will be more aware how to manage the administration of medications in patients who are receiving PN where the enteral route is often compromised.
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    Managing liver complications- pharmacist's perspective
    This session provides a clinical overview of liver complications from the pharmacist’s perspective, focusing on the impact of hepatic dysfunction on pharmacotherapy. It will cover key considerations i ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    The Greater Manchester (GM) Pharmacy Sustainability Group contributed to the development of the RPS toolkit, and are now using it to provide assurance that all trusts in GM are striving to improve sus ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    Clinical homecare: care without compromise
    Members of the National Clinical Homecare Association (NHCA) provide exceptional care to over 690,000 patients in their own homes. This vital sector delivers the highest quality clinical care while ge ...
  1. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    You must pre-book your place at this workshop, click here to reserve your space. This is a 1 to 1 Careers Session with a Primary Care Representative Have you been applying for jobs and disheartened be ...
  2. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    You must pre-book your place at this workshop, click here to reserve your space. This is a 1 to 1 Careers Session with a Primary Care Representative Have you been applying for jobs and disheartened be ...
  3. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    We are excited to welcome Sadia Qayyum, Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at University of Manchester to CPC North 2025 starting on Saturday 22 November at 13:00 - 15:00. Together we will be hosting a uni ...
  4. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    You must pre-book your place at this workshop, click here to reserve your space. We all know about First Aid, but do you know about Suicide First Aid? This is an introductory session for pharmacy staf ...
  5. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    Reckitt Trainee Networking Session
    Only trainees from the mini-mock's can attend this session This session helps equip Pharmacy teams to confidently assess and manage sore throat pain using FeverPAIN criteria within Pharmacy First path ...
  6. Room 4 (bookable sessions)
    Introduction to Meducate Academy and Session OverviewWelcome to our Meducate Academy session on “How to Have Difficult Conversations.” We’ll begin by introducing Meducate Academy, outlining our purpos ...

CPC North conference theatres in more detail...

Keynote Theatre

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

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

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

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.

Programme

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.

Exhibitor List

Poster Zone

Share best practice with your peers and celebrate your innovative ideas across the Pharmacy Community! The Poster Zone is a feature at the event and will consist of work submitted from across the UK and beyond. Click below to learn more about submitting your abstract.

Learn More

 

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

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

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

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

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.

Step into the Future of Clinical Pharmacy!

The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North is perfectly aligned with the evolving landscape of healthcare in the UK. As the NHS undergoes significant transformation, our event stands at the forefront of these changes, offering pharmacy professionals a vital platform to explore the future of clinical practice.

Join us amidst these pivotal developments:

• NHS England's integration of Health Education England, NHSX, and NHS Digital heralds an era of amplified roles for pharmacy professionals in workforce, training, and digital transformation.

• Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are redefining healthcare, with a focus on medicines optimization and equitable health.

• Pharmacy professionals are embracing extended clinical roles, enjoying autonomy, and driving impactful contributions across the NHS.

• The ascent of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices underscores their indispensable role in community healthcare.

• The path to independent prescribing is well underway, with upcoming pharmacists poised to be independent prescribers.

• Pioneering advances in personalised medicine, and technology are reshaping healthcare and optimizing medicines.

• The imminent Pharmacy Professional Leadership Council, guided by the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership Report, will shape the profession's trajectory.

• The Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care highlights pharmacy's significance, including initiatives like Pharmacy First.

• Nationally, efforts span medicines optimisation, curbing overprescribing, specialised medicine programmes, digital interoperability, Inclusive Pharmacy Practice, and nurturing clinical academic careers in pharmacy.

Be a part of this transformative journey at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North. Engage with the forefront of pharmacy practice, harness insights from industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of clinical pharmacy. Register now and secure your place in this groundbreaking event.

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Don't just take our word for it...

Take a look at some of the testimonals..

  • “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.”
    Mohammed Foridi, Specialist Oncology Pharmacist, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
  • “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.”
    Martina Khundakar, Lead Pharmacist, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust.
  • “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.”
    Victoria Cooke, Pharmacy Technician, South Hardwick PCN.
  • “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.”
    Dona Wingfield, Medicines Use and Quality Manager, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
  • “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!”
    Ayesha Hussain, Pharmacist.

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