New appointments at Mawdsleys will give pharmacies and hospitals an even more competitive wholesale service.    Gary Winkle from Co-Op Pharmacy will be replacing Gerry Kennedy as Purchasing Director following Gerry’s retirement. Gary’s appointment comes at a time when pharmacist Dr Omar Shakoor joins Mawdsleys from well- known supermarket chain…

Stock shortages for patients can result in more frequent visits to the local pharmacy, when the full prescription is not available. Shortages unavoidably lead to increased time spent by pharmacists in sourcing products, discussing alternatives with prescribers, and counselling patients. ‘Double Dispensing’ may also occur, where patients have to return…