King Charles must recognise pharmacy as the jewel in the primary care crown

As the coronation for our new monarch draws closer, Beth Kennedy reflects on King Charles III’s record with community pharmacy

C+D editor Beth Kennedy
What can community pharmacy expect from the nation's new King?

There have been moments throughout my life when I’ve had the rather eerie sensation of living through a piece of history. As banal as that might sound – after all, surely we’re all living through history all of the time – I’m sure you’ll understand what I mean.

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