A long-serving community pharmacist is one of 27 from around the world who have contributed to a new digital book that aims to highlight the changing role of pharmacy and its efforts to create a healthier future for everyone. Simon Nelson runs three pharmacies in the birthplace of the NHS, Tredegar - and another in Caerphilly.
The book has been developed by Alliance Healthcare as part of celebrations to mark World Pharmacists Day 2022 which is run by the International Pharmaceutical Federation. Mr Nelson, who has been a pharmacist for 40 years said he was delighted to be asked to contribute to the book, adding: “As demand for patient services increases, pharmacy will become ever closer to its patient as pharmacists are able to provide a wider array of services than ever before.
”During the last few years, pharmacy has truly demonstrated its value in keeping the doors open, maintaining health services and being there for the community. It was a big struggle at times and meant we had to make a lot of sacrifices.
