Olivier Picard
@OlivierPicardUK
Chair National Pharmacy Association (NPA), CEO Founder Newdays Pharmacy IP. Eternal optimist defender of small business. AKA the loud French one. Own views only
NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK talks to @PharmacyMagUK about what motivates him, and why community pharmacy is special. pharmacymagazine.co.uk/opinion/opinio…
. @NPA1921 chair @OlivierPicardUK reminds the public that women can be “safely treated” in pharmacies for urinary tract infections after publication of a government report which warns UTIs cost hospitals in England £604m in 2023 to 2024. independentpharmacist.co.uk/health-nhs-new…
Grateful for the chance to speak openly on the real pressures facing pharmacy owners and why we urgently need to get Pharmacy First referrals flowing in the right direction. Thanks @PharmacyMag for the platform. Part 2 coming soon 👀 🔊 Listen here: soundcloud.com/user-466462105…
@NPA1921's @OlivierPicardUK reveals the shocking lengths pharmacy owners are going to in order to keep the lights on and ponders the puzzle of Pharmacy First referrals heading the wrong way. Part 2 released soon pharmacymagazine.co.uk/podcasts/pharm…>
The NHS #10YearPlan offers big opportunities for pharmacy but only if we speak with one voice As chair of @NPA1921 I’ve reached out to @IPAPharmacy & @IPCNetwork leaders. Now I’m saying it publicly: let’s unite around shared goals and make the independent voice louder than ever
📅Upcoming Webinar this Wednesday 7:30pm. Join senior NPA leaders and sector experts as we examine the NHS 10-Year Plan, its implications for community pharmacy, and how you can start preparing now. ➡️Open to all pharmacy staff – members and non-members 🎙️Speakers:…
A 19yo saw her GP in person for the morning-after pill. A 54yo got a script for a UTI. Both could’ve come to pharmacy. We’ve been offering these services for years. Pharmacy First is live. Why aren’t we using it properly? Let’s stop wasting GP time. #PharmacyFirst #NHS
NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK spoke to @LBC about our new analysis showing £200 million and 6 million hours were wasted last year by patients going to A&E for minor ailments — instead of using their local pharmacy. Covered by The Sunday @Telegraph, @DailyMirror, and @Daily_Express.…
🗣️ “As the government looks to publish its 10 Year Plan where else would you have these services but in community pharmacy?” NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK speaks to @LBCNews this morning
Today I became the first in the UK to give the chikungunya vaccine (IXCHIQ) outside of a trial in a community pharmacy. Preventative care, #TravelHealth & clinical pharmacy in action Thanks to @ValnevaSE, @PharmaDoctorUK & our brilliant patient! #Pharmacy #Vaccines
Going into this place always gives a weight of responsibility - delighted to representing @NPA1921 today
The last few days has seen more mentions of the NPA and community pharmacy in the national media. We're always speaking up on your behalf: NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK spoke to @TheSun about an expansion of weight loss treatments on the NHS. He said: “NHS provision won’t meet…
Fabulous to see so many brilliant NPA members in London tonight with @OlivierPicardUK @HenryMGregg @SukhiBasra1 #pharmacy #NHS
"The people who are getting access to these medications should be getting them from registered pharmacies that will give them a two-way consultation." Watch as NPA Vice-Chair @SukhiBasra1 spoke to @SkyNews about the NPA's long standing calls for a two way consultation, either in…
Thank you for having me on @LBCNews today and great to catch up with @andrewpeach @NPA1921 @MHRAgovuk
News as it happens with @andrewpeach: 🇮🇱 Two hostages' bodies returned @trent_murray 🤰Fresh weight loss jab warning @OlivierPicardUK 🇺🇸 US travel ban on 12 countries @BanerjeeShonali Listen LIVE: l-bc.co/LBCNews
Today the MHRA published important new safety guidance for women accessing GLP-1 medication. Pharmacies are dealing with unprecedented demand for weight loss injections and it's important patient safety always remains the priority. 🔹New MHRA advice for women, 🔹Concerns about…
📢London Pharmacy Professionals – You’re Invited! Join us in person for the NPA Member Forum with NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK, as he leads the conversation on the future of community pharmacy 💬✨ 🗓️ Thursday, June 5 🕡 6:30 – 9:30pm (GMT+1) 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton London Angel…
No one should have to skip meals because of a medication shortage. Yet patients needing #Creon are being left without – for over a year. We need urgent action from government and suppliers. 📺 Watch my interview on @BBCBreakfast 👇 #Pharmacy #CF #PancreaticCancer #NHS
"We need to make sure the medicine is appropriate for you and we will make a decision together." Yesterday NPA Chair @OlivierPicardUK and NPA member @SimplePharmacyO appeared on @BBCTheOneShow about the importance of providing weight loss medication to patients in a safe and…