What happens on the board 'rebalancing' pharmacy regulation?

Pharmacist David Gallier-Harris shares his experiences on the influential programme board

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In 2013, the Department of Health brought together a board of pharmacists, regulators and patient representatives, and tasked it "rebalancing" medicines legislation and pharmacy regulation.

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