Conference Programme

We would like to thank our exhibitors for sponsoring this meeting, which includes pharmaceutical companies. They have had no editorial input into or control over the agenda, content development or choice of speakers, nor opportunity to influence except for the sponsored symposia presentations.

*Please note this is a working agenda and sessions are subject to change. 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
Chair’s opening remarks followed by: Sponsored Session - Clinical Update on CVD
 
Graham Stretch, President , Primary Care Pharmacy Association
 
 
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM
When less is more: tackling polypharmacy and overprescribing in multimorbid patients
  • What is polypharmacy and how does it differ from over prescribing?
  • Case-based look at conducting medication reviews for complex patients
  • How to use medicines to get good outcomes while reducing risk
  • When to deprescribe – listening to patients and exercising judgement
Lelly Oboh, Consultant Pharmacist, Care of Older People , Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, Overprescribing Lead Pharmacist, South East London Integrated Care Board
 
 
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Sponsored Session - Clinical Update on Respiratory
 
 
 
 
12:40 PM - 1:25 PM
How to build a successful Clinical Pharmacist career in General Practice: overcoming challenges, starting strong, and thriving through training and mentorship
  • Overcoming obstacles to working at the top of your license
  • Starting strong: essential tips for newly qualified independent prescribers
  • Being an effective DPP: building success through training and mentorship
Soobia Israr, Pharmacy Workforce Transformation Programme Lead , NHS Frimley ICB
Hanan Hadad, Advanced Practice Pharmacist , Clinical lecturer - University of Reading, DPP, NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
 
 
1:40 PM - 2:25 PM
Sponsored Session - Clinical Update on Dermatology
 
 
 
 
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
Treatment of Obesity: what pharmacists need to know
  • Obesity as a chronic disease
  • New weight-loss jabs and pills - evidence and eligibility
  • Side effects/contraindications
  • Role and responsibility of GP Pharmacists in advising/supporting patients
  • Liaising with private providers 

 

Philip Newland-Jones, Consultant Pharmacist Diabetes & Endocrinology , University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
 
 
3:40 PM - 4:25 PM
Future of GP Pharmacy: where do we need to be and how do we get there?
 
Yousaf Ahmad, ICS Chief Pharmacist and Director of Medicines Optimisation, NHS Frimley
Zafran Azam, Head of Pharmacy- Implementation & Place (Derby City & Swad) , NHS Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board / Joined Up Care Derbyshire
Graham Stretch, President , Primary Care Pharmacy Association
Yinka Kuye, Head of Pharmacy Primary care transformation Medicines Optimisation , Frimley Health and Care Integrated Care System
Vishal Mashru, Clinical Lead, Medicines Optimisation , Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICS
 
 

If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact Lisa Thomlinson, Events Director.

If you are interested in sponsoring a talk on the Agenda, or exhibiting at the event, please contact Ed Burkle, Sales Director.