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2025 Conference Programme

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21 Nov 2025
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
    • Explore the opportunities for propelling the pharmacy technician profession
    • Be aware of the educational opportunities to support pharmacy technician professional practice
    • Describe the key strategic goals and vision for pharmacy technician practice
  1. Keynote Theatre
    Demonstrated Accuracy and Performance: An Essential Pre-requisition of CGM Systems
    This symposium explores the critical need for rigorous accuracy standards in Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems to support safe and effective diabetes management. It contrasts CE Mark limitat ...
  2. 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, ...
    • 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 ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    Keynote Theatre
  3. 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 ...
22 Nov 2025
  1. Keynote Theatre
  2. Keynote Theatre
    • Learning outcomes:
    • Understand the enablers to effective collaboration across the commissioner - provider interface.
    • Understand the impact of effective collaboration on patients and on community pharmacy through excellence in service delivery.
    • 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
    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, ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Keynote Theatre
  4. Keynote Theatre
21 Nov 2025
    • 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 ...
  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 ...
    • Clinical Practice
    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 ...
    • 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 ...
  2. 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
    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
    This session will use current examples of overprescribing and oversupply to highlight the wide variety of resources available from PrescQIPP to assess and address this issue. The session will demonstr ...
    • 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 ...
22 Nov 2025
    • 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 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
    • 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
    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 is th ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 1
    Within GM promazine has historically been used as an “as required” alternative to benzodiazepines for agitation/acute disturbance but continued long-term outside the scope of its licensed indication.1 ...
21 Nov 2025
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
  1. 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 ...
  2. Clinical Theatre 2
    • 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 ...
  3. 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 ...
22 Nov 2025
    • Clinical Practice
    Clinical Theatre 2
    This session will provide an overview of the pharmacogenomic ambitions described in the government’s 10 Year Health plan for England as they relate to pharmacy practice. We will discuss the current la ...
    • 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 ...
  1. Clinical Theatre 2
    Clinical pharmacy services in the ED– implementing the national guidance
    Discussing the historical background of and evolution of pharmacy services in the emergency department. Exploring roles of clinical pharmacy services in the ED (Both clinical and technical) with poten ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
21 Nov 2025
    • 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
    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 ...
    • 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 ...
  2. 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 Examin ...
  3. 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 ...
  4. 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 ...
    • Education
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Leadership & Management
    • Research
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Join the panel as they explore the evolving landscape of credentialling from its origins and purpose to practical implementation and future direction. This interactive discussion will unpack how crede ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Transforming Chronic Kidney Disease
22 Nov 2025
  1. Innovation & Integration Theatre
    Main Points to discuss:1. Barriers2. Facilitators3. Implementation Models & Strategies4. Outcomes & SignificanceUnderstand different opportunities to engage in research
    • Clinical Practice
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    • Clinical Practice
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    HIV is a complex but manageable condition and patient's are often seen outside of a specialist HIV care setting. There is significant potential for drug-drug interactions with multiple regimens. This ...
    • Education & Training
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    This session explores the evolution of undergraduate pharmacy placements through an award-winning approach that re-imagines experiential learning. Drawing on outcomes from a nationally recognised init ...
    • Education & Training
    Innovation & Integration Theatre
    CPPE programmes to support prescribing
    This session introduces new CPPE programmes supporting the expanding roles of pharmacist prescribers and pharmacy technicians working under PGDs. The resources focus on clinical judgment, holistic car ...
  2. 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 ...
    • 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
    The team will share the challenges of recruitment and retention they faced and explore the multiple strategies implemented to promote the organisation and pharmacy as a career pathway, including indiv ...
21 Nov 2025
    • 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 ...
    • 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
    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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Education & Training
    Strategy Theatre
    Medicines Reconciliation is a vital pharmacy service for patient safety. Resource and capacity are common challenges in delivering this for all in-patients in most hospital settings. At South Tees Hos ...
    • Education & Training
    Strategy Theatre
    General Pharmaceutical Council consultation on Pharmacy Technician education and training
    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 ...
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    Drug administration in the PN patient- thinking outside the bag
    The session will look at the patient who is "NBM" on parenteral nutrition who requires other medication to be administered with limited access routes. After the session the delegate will be more aware ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    Join the Greater Manchester Sustainability Team, the Superdrug Superintendent, and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to hear about and (hopefully!) be inspired about what the pharmacy profession is doi ...
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    Clinical homecare: care without compromise
    Over 640,000 patients across the UK currently benefit from clinical homecare services—an innovative model that not only enhances patient experience but also delivers substantial value to the NHS. Thes ...
22 Nov 2025
    • Leadership & Management
    Strategy Theatre
    This session will provide an overview of the work and initiatives that the North East and Yorkshire Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Steering Group have developed.Overview of why Inclusive Pharmacy Practic ...
  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
    Pharmacy Technicians: the landscape and the horizon
    This session will delve into the current landscape of the profession, highlighting key developments in education, regulation, and scope of practice.Looking ahead, Amy will share a forward-thinking per ...
  3. Strategy Theatre
    Changing narratives in pharmacy through celebration, challenge and curiosity
    • Clinical Practice
    Strategy Theatre
    • 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
    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 ...
21 Nov 2025
  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. We all know about First Aid, but do you know about Suicide First Aid? This is an introductory session for pharmacy staf ...
  3. 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 ...
22 Nov 2025
  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)
    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 ...
  3. 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 ...

Clinical Pharmacy Congress North is sponsored by the pharmaceutical and med tech industries via Grants, Sponsorship, and Exhibition packages. Pharmaceutical companies have solely provided sponsorship through the purchase of exhibition space and/or sponsored speaker sessions with no further input into the arrangements or agenda of the meeting. Sessions delivered with input from our sponsors will always be marked on the programme.

Clinical Pharmacy Congress North conference programme is brought to you by CloserStill Media Limited (Organisers of the event), in association with our partners and sponsors. The views and opinions of the speakers are not necessarily those of CloserStill Media Limited or of our partners and sponsors.

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