In this episode of Policy Unpacked, we introduce the next series, titles “Medicines in the 10-year Plan” We sit down with Stephen Riley, GPN Associate and Deputy Regional Chief Pharmacist, who will be hosting this series. 

Together, we explore how the NHS 10-Year Plan places medicines at the heart of healthcare strategy, from hospital pharmacy to the transformative potential of technology. This series builds on the knowledge that we gathered during GPN’s roundtable series ‘Medicines in the 10-Year Plan”.  

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1. The NHS 10 year Plan 

• What excites Stephen the most about the NHS 10 year Plan 

• Stephens perspective about the challenges facing pharmacy  

2.  Work force development and professional role 

• The impact of the NHS 10 year plan in the role of pharmacy  

• The importance of continuous professional training, leadership pathways, and stronger representation for pharmacists. 

3. Digital Transformation and innovation 

• Innovative practices that are reshaping pharmacy services and improving patient care. 

• How digital prescriptions and new technologies are streamlining operations and boosting efficiency. 

4. System wide Collaboration and public health 

• The role of medicines professionals in preventive care, chronic disease management, and collaborative healthcare. 

• How local pharmacies can drive community health through initiatives like vaccination campaigns and patient engagement. 

5. Challenges & Regulatory Environment 

• The efforts being put in place to improve patient access to medicines and tackle supply chain challenges. 

• The impact of regulatory changes and pharmacist feedback on continuous improvement. 

6. Future outlook 

• Stephen's thought on Whether the NHS 10-Year Plan is ambitious enough for the future of pharmacy. 

• Why diverse perspectives from pharmacy professionals will be key to shaping the next decade. 

KEY THEMES 

• Medicines at the Core of NHS Strategy 

• Redefining the Pharmacy Workforce 

• Training & Professional Development 

• Digital Innovation in Pharmacy 

• Collaboration & Public Health 

• Challenges & Regulation 

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