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Health and Justice medicines optimisation 2026 update

Event 2 July 2026Location Online via Webex, 1-2pm

Sharing the latest developments in Health and Justice medicines optimisation and pharmacy services.

Date

2 July 2026

Location

Online via Webex, 1-2pm

About the event

Speakers from NHS England shared key developments shaping medicines optimisation and pharmacy services in health and justice. There was an update on implementation of 28 day repeat prescriptions pathway, Health and Justice pharmacy workforce data and updates on current strategic programmes.

Why it’s important

This webinar provided an opportunity to hear from two prisons that have implemented 28-day repeat prescriptions, focusing on the key elements of their plans and processes.

It also shared information about the Health and Justice pharmacy workforce and how it has changed since 2019, providing context for the delivery of clinical pharmacy services and integration with local regional workforce planning.

Practitioners also had the opportunity to hear about key programmes and updates as we transition to commissioning by the Offices of Pan-ICB Commissioning (OPICS).

What was covered

  • Brief updates on national priorities.
  • Update on 28-day repeat prescriptions, including an example of local implementation.
  • Presentation on workforce data, with reflections from the lead provider.

Speakers

Denise Farmer

National Pharmaceutical Adviser Health and Justice; NHS England

Duha Alsaadi

Lead Regional Pharmacist (Interim) – London; Practice Plus Group, Health in Justice

Dawn Cassidy

Chief Pharmacy Technician; Practice Plus Group, Health in Justice

Resources

Information presented in these resources is correct at time of recording. Current guidance should be followed.

Webinar recording

Watch a recording of the webinar below.

Presentation resources

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