Learning & Development

We deliver high-quality training, expertly crafted by highly qualified pharmacy professionals to meet the unique needs of the sector.

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Our Courses

Find out more about the range of courses and programmes available to support you and your pharmacy

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Partner with us

Discover how the NPA works in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry and HEI’s to shape the future of community pharmacy.

Pharmacy training for Universities

The NPA is proud to partner with HEI's across the UK to offer training that supports Pharmacy students in upskilling and placements.

Details of our training offering and the support we can offer your University and Pharmacy students can be seen below.

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Pharma Industry partnerships

From training and education, development of new patient pathways to policy and practice. Our pharma industry partnerships help shape the future of healthcare through our community pharmacy members and beyond. Find out more about our sponsorship and collaborative working opportunities.

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NPA Learn

NPA Learn our comprehensive learning platform designed to support the continuous professional development (CPD) and training needs of pharmacy professionals. With an array of eLearning resources, NPA Learn is committed to providing accessible, high-quality educational content that empowers pharmacy staff to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring they deliver exceptional service and care.

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Additional services

Discover services and benefits that can support you and your pharmacy

Apprenticeships

The NPA is pleased to partner with Skills4Pharmacy to offer Level 2 and Level 3 pharmacy apprenticeships to NPA members in England.

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Resource Library

Discover our resource hubs covering a variety of topic areas providing Pharma sponsored training content.

Vaccination training & PGD's

The NPA work with several trusted partners to deliver training or provide service packages/PGDs to support services.

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Meet the Learning & Development team

Louise Baglole

Director of Professional Services and Development

Jared Rattenbury

E-Learning Manager

Katey Haycock

Learning & Development Manager

Vineta Jain

Independent Prescribing Manager

Bella Shah

Learning & Development Pharmacist

Manisha Rauli

Pharmacy Technician

Naydha Khan

Pharmacy Technician

Poonam Chudasama

Learning & Development Pharmacist

Bhavini Pindoria

Learning and Development Pharmacist – Services Support Lead

Azeem Mohammed

E-Learning Content Programmer and Communications Executive

Latest NPA News

07 Jul 2025

NPA responds to report on medicine shortages

"As this report shows, ongoing shortages of medicine causes huge challenges for patients and pharmacies alike and in certain cases poses a serious risk to patient safety. "Pharmacy teams are under enormous pressure but are forced to spend hours hunting down stuck for distressed and frustrated patients.

NPA responds to report on medicine shortages - Read more

03 Jul 2025

National Pharmacy Association responds to NHS 10 Year Plan

Henry Gregg, Chief Executive of the National Pharmacy Association said the devil’s in the detail but there is a lot of opportunity for community pharmacy contractors having a vital role in the Neighbourhood Health Service – bringing health to the heart of the high street.

National Pharmacy Association responds to NHS 10 Year Plan - Read more

27 Jun 2025

Patients spend at least 6 million hours in A&E with minor conditions – pharmacy leaders

At least 6 million hours of time in Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) was taken up last year by patients with issues that could have been treated in a community pharmacy, new analysis by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has found.

Patients spend at least 6 million hours in A&E with minor conditions – pharmacy leaders - Read more