Conference Programme

The RPS/RCGP Repeat Prescribing Toolkit is the first national good practice guidance on repeat prescribing in 20 years. At this session we will give an overview of the Toolkit and describe insights fr ...

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.

AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence, except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations.

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 our symposium to gain insights from a fellow Clinical Pharmacist who is passionate about enhancing patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and discover how you could make a difference. This promotional symposium is organised and funded by GSK.

GSK has provided sponsorship monies used to purchase exhibition space and sponsored speaker sessions. GSK has had no input into the content of the programme or the choice of speakers with the exception of clearly marked GSK sponsored sessions.

NP-GB-RS-ABST-250001 | February 2025

The UKCPA Emergency Care Committee will be hosting an interactive discussion covering; the unique challenges facing Emergency Departments and pharmacy’s role, advice on implementing current national r ...

The National Institute of Health and Social Care (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, and aims to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The NIHR is the ...

Panel discussion on experiences and benefits of reciprocal mentoring.

In summary, I will focus on my clinical work at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust in creating capacity in biologic services, Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) and optimising the skills of your Rhe ...

Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient specialty in the NHS. With new biosimilar intravitreal therapies expected in 2025, how can decisions such as treatment choice help to optimise both clinical care and operational efficiency in delivery of services to patients?

Join this symposium to hear speakers from two different centres share real-world examples of medicines and service optimisation in Ophthalmology, from a clinical and service management perspective, followed by an opportunity for Q&A with panel members.

Agenda:

• Introduction - Mr Raj Mukherjee
• Medicines and service optimisation in ophthalmology: Medical Retina Clinical perspective - Ms Louise Downey
• Medicines and service optimisation in ophthalmology: Medical Retina Service management perspective - Ms Pardip Grewal and Ms Sheena George
• Audience Q&A

 

This is a promotional symposium organised and funded by Roche Products Ltd for HCPs and other delegates attending CPC 2025. Roche medicines will be discussed. Prescribing information will be available at the meeting.

M-GB-00021915 | April 2025

Magnesium – sometimes called ‘the forgotten nutrient’ – is needed for over 600 different processes in the body, including cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal and neurological systems. Sometim ...

This session will explore the importance of a holistic approach to monitoring patients with or at risk of CVD in primary care to facilitate early detection and intervention and reduce risks. To unders ...

Perinatal mental health disorders affect up to 1 in 5 women, with significant consequences for both parent and child. As pharmacy professionals, we play a critical role in supporting safe and effectiv ...

Various key updates from the Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and Director of Medicines Policy & Strategy at NHS England.

• Provide a Programme Update – Outline the latest developments in the Digital Medicines Programme at NHS England, highlighting key milestones, achievements, and future priorities. • Showcase Impact an ...

This session is sponsored by Chiesi and contains promotional content.

Antimicrobial resistance continues to pose a threat to patients and to society in 2025, resulting in treatment failure and additional burden on health services. In May 2024, the UK government publishe ...

This session will highlight the changing use of DOACs since the COVID pandemic with a focus on safety and renal issues, highlighting PrescQIPP’s collaborative work with NHS England and OpenSafely and ...

Brief synopsis Background to PSC role Progress made in medicines safety – including original packaging and improvements in valproate safety Overview of PSC strategy – including Yellow Card Reporting M ...

An opportunity to hear about developments in pharmacy regulation, what the GPhC are doing and what this means for the pharmacy sector. Find out how concerns related to mental health and other health c ...

The session will include a brief overview of physiological changes during sleep, the sleep-wake cycle and the biological drivers of sleep, how insomnia develops and differential diagnoses, guidelines ...

Join Pharmacy Deans Atif Shamim and Nick Haddington to explore the implementation of the IETP reforms in England, with a focus on foundation training in 2025/26. The session will include an update on ...

A session on how people with a learning disability can be protected from medication harms. Information and inspiration for pharmacy professionals and the communities they serve.   The session objectiv ...

How is frailty related to clinical decision making? How do we apply clinical guidelines to multi-morbid and frail patients? What tools are useful to guide you in decision making? Case study discussion ...

An enlightening and motivational session where a panellists of consultant pharmacists share • their unique journeys, experiences, and insights into the evolving role of consultant pharmacists in the N ...

Learn about how Lewis implemented a pioneering  pharmacist-led clinic for patients with osteoporosis in his trust. Hear about his key achievements as well as the clinical and logistical challenges for patients, service and system. Lewis has since learned the 4D QI methodology from being part of the i2i LEAD programme and will share what he would have done differently. This session will be useful for pharmacists seeking to develop a specialist clinic in the hospital setting.

• The rationale for developing a pharmacist-led osteoporosis clinic 
• The clinical considerations and guidelines
• Key achievements and challenges in implementing and evaluating success
• Advice and lessons learned

 

This promotional meeting has been organised and funded UCB Pharma.

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Patient safety and experience often go hand in hand. To provide the best possible care to the diverse populations we serve, cultural competence has to be an integral component of the patient safety ag ...

It has been nearly 2 years since the publication of the NHS LTWP in June 2023 and are systems any closer to delivering the pharmacy workforce transformation ambitions set out in the plan?  In this pre ...

What is leadership and why is it important? This session explores how leadership potential can be developed with a talent management focus followed by a panel discussion with some pharmacy leaders!   ...

This session will focus on the four behaviours of compassionate leaders: Attending, Understanding, Empathising and Helping.Research shows that compassionate leadership has wide-ranging benefits for bo ...

Join our panel discussion to hear from the team about the opportunities and challenges of setting up a pharmacy service that administers chemotherapy. Listen firsthand to the experience of different t ...

Sajida and Sue will discuss dependence forming medicines and discuss the data, tools and resources available to help healthcare professionals identify, review and reduce prescribing using shared decis ...

This is a promotional symposium sponsored and organised by AstraZeneca, intended for UK HCPs only.

AstraZeneca has provided sponsorship towards this independent Programme. AstraZeneca has had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence, except for the AstraZeneca sponsored symposia presentations.

Choice of biologic medicine is a hot topic in Ophthalmology, with new intravitreal biosimilars expected in 2025. Biosimilars could deliver drug acquisition cost savings for the NHS, however Ophthalmology is the busiest outpatient specialty, and treatment choice can potentially influence service capacity and non-drug costs.

This symposium will explore the current context of medical retina care, the evolution of extended treatment intervals for biologic and biosimilar therapies, and what this means for ophthalmology services.

Agenda:

• Introduction - Mr Luke Nicholson, Ms Catherine Thompson
• Biologics, biosimilars, and their place in ophthalmology care delivery - Mr Athanasios Vardarinos
• Ophthalmology budgets in focus - Mr Tomas Cudrnak
• Audience Q&A

 

This is a promotional symposium organised and funded by Roche Products Ltd for HCPs and other delegates attending CPC 2025. Roche medicines will be discussed. Prescribing information will be available at the meeting

M-GB-00021915 | April 2025

A summary of the learning from over 6 years of the Health Innovation Network Polypharmacy Action Learning Sets. Understand the size and scale of problematic polypharmacy in England. Understand the lea ...

OpenPrescribing.net is launching for hospitals. Learn about OpenPrescribing. Identify how to identify your hospital trust data. Learn more about key OpenPrescribing functionality. Hear case studies of ...

What is the evidence that structured medication review is making a difference to people’s lives? What examples of digital tools are in use to better understand our target population for SMR and their ...

This training session equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to deliver equitable care for people with learning disabilities and autistic patients.   It highlights barriers such as ...

Join Amy and Helena to discuss key points to help build your confidence working as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting people towards the end of life, including having better palliative car ...

This session will cover the progression pathway for non-pharmacist roles (starting in aseptics) considering how you go about ensuring that jobs are banded and matched according to NHS AFC. The session ...

This session will use case studies and a variety of resources available from PrescQIPP, to assess and address the issue of overprescribing. The session will demonstrate PrescQIPP data tools which will ...

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This session is for anyone involved in the of insulin across any care setting. We will discuss work and outputs from the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service insulin safety project, including patient stori ...

This aim of this session is to explore how pharmacy technicians can use the four pillars of practice to support their professional and career development. Describe the four pillars of practice Explain ...

Recommendations from WHO. Statements from the Child and Adolescent Health and Development section of the WHO (2002), "Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth ...

Building the right workplace culture must be a priority when planning for a Pharmacy service & workforce development. However, this can be a long and challenging process, particularly within specialis ...

This session will cover: Immune checkpoint inhibitors and how they work Immune toxicities of immune checkpoint inhibitors Drugs to use to treat these toxicities Work of BOPA Immunotherapy specialist a ...

In this session we will delve into the intricate relationship between climate change and the rising risk of infectious diseases. Learn how the use of antimicrobials contributes to environmental pollut ...

Speaking on the role of advanced pharmacy technician within Critical care and other senior/advanced roles. Understanding role of a pharmacy technician within critical care and other advance roles Unde ...

Mental health and wellbeing in the pharmacy profession. Through the lens of wellbeing; discuss themes from national, regional and local staff survey data from an NHS and pharmacy perspective Understan ...

This session shows how CGM data can be used to support the transition of diabetes management from specialist to primary care by providing the necessary data in an efficient way to allow the clinician to make treatment decisions effectively and accurately.

This session is designed for pharmacy professionals and will discuss the research journey and obtaining funding. Aiming to demystify accessing funding opportunities, designed for pharmacy professional ...

In 1905, the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) was formed from the small minority of pharmacists who were women, and they were active in campaigning for women to have the vote.   Today, ...

Knowledge is powerless tool unless you can find a way to reach your audience. Come and listen to how we harnessed the skills of our brilliant design and communications team to produce medicines magic. ...

Join Pharmacist Support, the profession’s independent charity, for a compelling session unveiling our new financial wellbeing initiative, developed in collaboration with Rebel Finance School. In this ...

Nicola is the President of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK, the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians. Join the session to hear about strategic updates and priorities for ph ...

In this session, Emma Wright will be sharing learning from the RPS and CPPE advanced credentialing supported programme. There will be an open and honest look at the knowledge, skills and attitudes nee ...

Putting leadership theory into practice the talk will take you through the journey of how we developed a clinical pharmacy service at specialist hospital. We hope we can give then listener hints and t ...

A study examining parents' and carers' preferences and understanding of dosage instructions for dispensed paediatric medicines will be presented, offering valuable insights into improving safety in me ...

Lyme disease is a spirochete bacterial infection transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. Symptoms of early Lyme disease may include an erythema migrans (EM) rash and/or non-specific flu ...

This session explores workplave belonging from a pharmacy technician perspective. Feeling a sense of belonging is fundamental to people's wellbeing. When individuals are able to be their authentic sel ...

As part of its commitment to support the wellbeing of pharmacists, the PDA has launched a Workforce Wellbeing Strategy - a transformative initiative designed to enhance the mental health, financial re ...

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 ...

Pharmacy technicians can be utilised to support the workstreams around medication reviews in older patients experiencing falls. Learn about my career journey and my current role. Understanding the rol ...

Foundation session will cover background of HIV, where we are at now and how to put together a regimen.

This presentation will explore the role of digital remote monitoring in enhancing medicines optimisation within primary care, using insights from a pilot project conducted in Leeds. It will demonstrat ...

This talk looks at the journey of a pharmacist who transitioned from community pharmacist to GP partner. I will focus on the skills and knowledge needed for this change, the benefits of making this mo ...

In this inspiring session, hear directly from pioneering senior pharmacists — Anjna Sharma, Anthony Singh, Dina Thakker, and Zainab Khanbhai — as they share their real-world journeys of designing, fun ...

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This talk will highlight the vital role of a clinical pharmacist in memory services, demonstrating how their integration enhances care, collaboration, and patient outcomes. It will showcase the pharma ...

In this presentation I outline the different opportunities I have been involved with as a pharmacist with a specialist interest in mental health working in a PCN Pharmacy team, and look at ideas for f ...

A panel discussion session looking at the role of pharmacy technicians in delivering pharmacogenomic services, as these develop within the NHS.  At the end of this session, participants will be able t ...

Join expert pharmacist Zainab Khanbhai and Tiba Rao, change management expert, as they unpack the realities of delivering holistic Cardiorenal Metabolic (CRM) care. This session will spotlight the nat ...

UK-DA-00813 – Date of preparation March 2025

For UK HCPs only

Idorsia licensed medication will be discussed

Discussion around the value and benefits of becoming a DPP. What's in it for you? your organisation? Common misconceptions and anxieties. How to deliver the best training and outcomes.

Come and find out about the exciting role that pharmacy professionals have in Community Health Services. We will also go through some case studies where pharmacy professionals in other sectors have wo ...

How an integrated pharmacist may prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease: a specialist experience (7-mins) Ciara Doherty Kiran Sanghera Quick wins to Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease: Action i ...

Communities of practice; what are they and why they could be important to the assurance of post registration practice. Understand the concept of a community of practice Describe some examples from the ...

Hear about the importance of adhering to blood monitoring for long term conditions and outcomes. Understand how we used digital technologies and partnership working to improve blood test adherence by ...

This session offers a deep dive into the real-world integration of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust’s shared care record and ePMA Better Meds, highlighting the practical lessons learned throughout the project. We’ll reflect on the challenges we encountered, the solutions we developed, and the impact on clinical workflows. We’ll explore the technical and organisational considerations behind a successful EPS rollout, the value it brings to medication management, and what this means for the future of digital prescribing.

This session will look at the improvements that ePrescribing has brought to paediatrics and highlight the pitfalls that are still there. Understand what has improved with ePrescribing  for paediatrics ...

AI continues to take the world by storm. With increasing adoption of AI in healthcare, there is little focus or understanding on the use of AI in Pharmacy in the UK. This panel discussion will aim to ...

Using data from the NHS Benchmarking Network's 2024 Pharmacy and Medicine Optimisation data collection. Colleagues from the Network will explore acute pharmacy delivery across the UK and the nuances o ...

We have installed over 90 automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in the trust and undertaken 8 separate pieces of research and audit (published) to evaluate their impact on whether they improve the use ...

I will be covering how I managed to undertake group consultations and improved type 2 diabetes care for many of our patients in primary care. How to undertake group consultations How to give key lifes ...

A Live Aural Apothecary Podcast about Medicines, with special guest(s)

Intelligence about which patients require the most detailed or prompt Pharmacy input is a key driver in delivering safe and efficient ward pharmacy service. AT NELFT a PowerBI dashboard was developed ...

The clinical homecare medicines sector is uniquely placed to provide Neighbourhood solutions that support the recovery of the NHS, whilst helping ICBs and hospitals to maximise efficiencies. Clinical ...

Inhalers account for 3% of the NHS’s carbon footprint, with around 73 million prescribed annually. To tackle their environmental impact, a team of hospital-based pharmacy professionals has launched th ...

Real world challenges of clinical and community pharmacy consultations. Understanding the medico legal risks. Introducing DemDx a clinical reasoning platform. AI and the new world of health care – how ...

This session explores the importance of inclusive pharmacy practice by addressing the underrepresentation of diverse professionals in senior leadership roles. It will highlight current challenges, sha ...

In 2023, UEA launched the Newly Qualified Pharmacist programme, collaborating with the RPS to establish programmatic assessment for pharmacists. Supported by workplace educational supervisors, learner ...

To discuss the reasons for doing, the results identified and the next steps following this publication:Pogson CM, Austin R, Patel JP, Wheeler DC. Medication review interventions for adults living with ...

From Data to Clarity: Visual Thinking in Clinical PharmacyPresented by Andrew ParkIn the high-stakes world of clinical pharmacy, effective communication isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. Yet, vital inf ...

This research addresses the critical issue of underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minorities in breast cancer clinical trials. Despite breast cancer being the most diagnosed cancer globally among ...

This session provides an overview of general physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can perform across various care settings - typically referred to as the 'end of bed assessment'. It highlig ...

This session provides an overview of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) universal scoring system, and an opportunity for active participation through measuring the physiological parameters requi ...

This session provides an overview of Musculoskeletal (MSK) examination, with an opportunity for active participation through practicing the movements and assessment of various joints. This session hig ...

This session explores ENT-focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage common conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. The session emphasises practical ...

This session explores respiratory focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of respiratory conditions. The session emphasises practical skills th ...

This session explores cardiology focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of cardiac conditions. The session emphasises practical skills that ca ...

This session provides an overview of general physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can perform across various care settings - typically referred to as the 'end of bed assessment'. It highlig ...

This session provides an overview of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) universal scoring system, and an opportunity for active participation through measuring the physiological parameters requi ...

This session provides an overview of Musculoskeletal (MSK) examination, with an opportunity for active participation through practicing the movements and assessment of various joints. This session hig ...

This session explores ENT-focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage common conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. The session emphasises practical ...

This session explores respiratory focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of respiratory conditions. The session emphasises practical skills th ...

This session explores cardiology focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of cardiac conditions. The session emphasises practical skills that ca ...

This session provides an overview of general physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can perform across various care settings - typically referred to as the 'end of bed assessment'. It highlig ...

This session provides an overview of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) universal scoring system, and an opportunity for active participation through measuring the physiological parameters requi ...

This session provides an overview of Musculoskeletal (MSK) examination, with an opportunity for active participation through practicing the movements and assessment of various joints. This session hig ...

This session explores ENT-focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage common conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. The session emphasises practical ...

This session explores respiratory focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of respiratory conditions. The session emphasises practical skills th ...

This session provides an overview of general physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can perform across various care settings - typically referred to as the 'end of bed assessment'. It highlig ...

This session provides an overview of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) universal scoring system, and an opportunity for active participation through measuring the physiological parameters requi ...

This session provides an overview of Musculoskeletal (MSK) examination, with an opportunity for active participation through practicing the movements and assessment of various joints. This session hig ...

This session explores ENT-focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage common conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat. The session emphasises practical ...

This session explores respiratory focused physical assessment techniques that pharmacists can use to identify and manage a variety of respiratory conditions. The session emphasises practical skills th ...

This mini-mock simulates the clinical questions encountered in the GPhC registration exam, helping trainees sharpen their decision-making. By identifying knowledge gaps and reinforcing core concepts, ...

The Good , The Bad , The Ugly – from lipid guidelines in practice and managing complex patients.

CKD Prevention, a holistic vascular approach.

Tackling Type 2 Diabetes - optimising Oral Management and moving away from a glucocentric approach.

Managing GLP1 initiation for Diabetes and when to consider injectables.

Navigating the new BTS/SIGN/NICE Guidance – how to embed into your daily practice, manage existing regimes and patient-shared decision making.

The holistic care of people with COPD – a focus on risks, comorbidity and social care.

What’s new in menopause management? – MythBusters - CVD, Breast Cancer and managing bleeding.

The 7 conditions – what have we learnt so far? How can we improve our service locally?

Managing the challenges of obesity and weight management in primary care- key patient and treatment guidelines and strategies.

Renal Function, LFTs, and Haematology.

Endocrinology, Lipid Profile, and Comprehensive Blood Result Interpretation.

How to achieve improved patient outcomes and cost effectiveness in your PCN or ICB, a practical review of our Quality Improvement Projects (QIP).

A focus on Acne Management and treatment options in primary care - Differential Diagnosis, red flags and when to refer. 1. Understanding Acne Presentation and Diagnosis Recognize the clinical features ...

This session will showcase how scientific principles and methods used in daily practice by pharmacists. Define the role of scientific principles—such as pharmacology, pharmaceutics, data science, impl ...

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Inception of greener pharmacy guides and toolkit, how we can help pharmacy teams roll out widely within local regions. Understand how pharmacy teams can use the guides and toolkits within community an ...

Confused about credentialing? Not sure how to get started with it all?Join us for a session all about the purpose and value of RPS credentialing, hearing why those who have completed the process have ...

This 45-minute workshop offers concise, practical guidance on how to effectively share your research and service evaluation work through conference abstracts, scientific posters, and manuscripts. It w ...

Learn how mentoring can support you to be an effective practitioner and how it contributes to your personal growth. After attending this session, you will be able to:  Outline the benefits of mentorin ...

Come and join our expert demonstrations.

Our advanced clinical practitioners will walk you through the process and practical tips to perform otoscopy in line with Pharmacy First. Learn how to use the device and red flags and when to refer or ...

Our advanced clinical practitioners will walk you through the process and practical tips to perform otoscopy in line with Pharmacy First. Learn how to use the device and red flags and when to refer or ...

Our advanced clinical practitioners will walk you through the process and practical tips to perform otoscopy in line with Pharmacy First. Learn how to use the device and red flags and when to refer or ...

Come and join our expert demonstrations.

This session will offer a practical demonstration of spirometry, a vital tool in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. Attendees will be guided through correc ...

This session will focus on the use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing in the diagnosis and management of asthma. Through a live demonstration, attendees will learn how FeNO testing is p ...