Pharmacy Business Conference 2025: Pharmacy leaders urge sector to embrace innovation as funding gaps persist

On Sunday April 6th over 200 owners of community pharmacies and other related partners gathered to hear and share their current mood, experiences and plans. Some were already embracing disruptive innovation to drive their business forward, others wanted to learn how they must adapt and adopt new ways of working knowing that doing nothing is not an option.

The conference heard from Shailesh Solanki, Executive Editor at Pharmacy Business, that whilst the recently announced contractual settlement was welcomed, it will not be enough to fill the gap to sustain the sector as is reflected in the drop in contractor numbers below 10,000.

Reena Barai, conference chair, set the scene with a personal story about the challenges she faces running her own pharmacy, one which resonated with delegates who were asked to share their current mood through a word cloud. This clearly expressed their concerns about their current situation and future.

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OUR CONFERENCE PARTNERS 2025

REASONS TO ATTEND

  • Gain insight into the plans of NHS England and Community Pharmacy England for the future of community pharmacy.
  • Learn why and how to develop a broader range of health services and discover the benefits this can bring to your business.
  • Hear from others who are driving pharmacy businesses forward and share your own experiences and ideas.
  • Network with peers in community pharmacy and learn from their successes and challenges.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Pharmacy owners and managers
  • Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacy suppliers and stakeholders

Mark your calendars for the Pharmacy Business Awards 2025!

Join us in the heart of London for the 25th Pharmacy Business Awards. This black-tie affair promises a sophisticated celebration, bringing together the crème de la crème of community pharmacy. Heads of pharmacy organisations, top-notch CEOs, health officials, and even a few government ministers will be gracing us with their presence.

It’s not just an awards night; it’s a recognition of the outstanding contributions made by those in the pharmacy realm. These are the individuals who ensure our communities are healthy, vibrant, and thriving.

 

For more details, check out our awards website.

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