The Department of Health has announced the appointments of a Vice President, a Lay Member and four Registrant Members to the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland. Mr Jonathan Patton is appointed as Vice President, Mrs Carol Moore as a Lay Member and Ms Chanel Jones, Mr Mark McCrudden, Mr Barry Mimnagh and Mrs Alison Ragg are appointed as Registered Members from 1 March 2019, for a maximum period of four years.
Full details about the appointment process and the new Council Members can be found here: www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/appointment-vice-president-and-five-council-members-pharmaceutical-society-northern-Ireland
Dr Jim Livingstone, President of the Pharmaceutical Society NI, welcomed the new appointees, saying:
“As a Council we are committed to implementing our ambitious Corporate Strategy 2017-2022. Key to this is a strong Council, committed to protecting the public, upholding the reputation of the pharmacy profession and driving the regulation of pharmacy forward in Northern Ireland. The appointment of six new members of Council is very welcome and I look forward to working with them and gaining from their considerable experience and expertise“.