The NPA’s External Communications team handles enquiries from print, online and broadcast journalists, documentary makers and press officers from other organisations. We also undertake proactive media initiatives and can help members to gain positive media coverage. See below for information on our latest media work
May 2012
On Tuesday 15th May, the APPG published a report following their inquiry into medicine shortages.
You may have seen in the national media today about the parliamentary report into medicine shortages. The NPA’s press office arranged the following interviews:
NPA Board member Ian Facer was interviewed on BBC Breakfast this morning (link to follow). (NB We had great feedback from Olive Clancy, Researcher and Planner at BBC Breakfast: Sarah, I just want to say thanks for your help and could you pass onto Ian how great we thought he was. He’s officially our top pharmacy contact! All best, Olive)
NPA Board member Raj Patel and Stephen Fishwick were interviewed on BBC Radio London’s breakfast show (interview starts at 2:15:00)
Gareth Jones did a live interview on BBC Three Counties and NPA member Ravi Mohan did a live interview on BBC Radio Sheffield
Pharmacy Voice’s comments have also been included in the following national media:
The Independent
BBC News
Press Association
Daily Mail
The Guardian
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
We’re always keen to hear from our members who have interesting story ideas. Contact the press office on 01727 795901 or email communications@npa.co.uk
