The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) will be sharing its expertise at the Pharmacy Show 2026, with two speaker sessions focused on supporting pharmacy professionals through key developments in practice, including independent prescribing and the safe management of respiratory infections.
The Pharmacy Show 2026 will take place at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 October and is expected to bring together thousands of community and primary care pharmacy professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the profession. Registration for the event is now open.
Against a backdrop of major change across pharmacy, including the continued evolution of Pharmacy First, digital transformation and the expansion of independent prescribing, the event will provide practical learning, sector insights and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the profession.
CPPE will contribute to the conference programme with sessions designed to help pharmacy professionals develop the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality patient care.
On 11 October, David Gibson, regional lead for the North East and Yorkshire School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation, and Alison Butt, lead pharmacist at CPPE, will lead Supporting confidence in newly qualified IPs. Taking place in the Leadership Workshop & Careers Theatre from 15:45 to 16:15, the session will explore how newly qualified independent prescribers can be supported as they transition into practice.
On 12 October, Emma Anderson, regional tutor at CPPE, will present Safe supply of medicines for respiratory infections in the Primary Care Pharmacy Theatre from 10:15 to 11:00. The session will focus on supporting safe and effective medicines optimisation in the management of respiratory infections.
Visitors to the show will also have the opportunity to discover the latest innovations, products and services from more than 340 suppliers and gain insights from over 220 speakers across a wide-ranging conference programme. The event will feature practical learning opportunities, dedicated networking sessions and content focused on the future of community and primary care pharmacy.
Registration for the Pharmacy Show 2026 is free for UK-registered healthcare professionals. Further information and registration details are available through the Pharmacy Show website.
