Palvinder Deol
About
Palvinder Deol qualified as a pharmacist in 1997 after completing his pharmacy degree at the University of Bath. He began his career at Boots the Chemist, where he gained extensive experience over seven years. Starting as a Relief Pharmacist, he quickly progressed to Pharmacy Manager and ultimately became a Store Manager, showcasing his leadership abilities and commitment to excellence in community pharmacy.
In 2004, Palvinder joined Superdrug as the Regional Pharmacy Manager for the Southeast, overseeing operations across multiple branches. During his five years in this role, he developed and implemented strategies to enhance service quality and efficiency, ensuring that patients received exceptional care.
In 2008, he opened his own pharmacy, focusing on personalised patient care and community health. He continues to support service development and medicines optimisation while embracing modern digital pharmacy services.
Experience
- 1997 Graduated from the University of Bath (MPharm).
- 1997–2004 Boots the Chemist — Relief Pharmacist → Pharmacy Manager → Store Manager.
- 2004–2009 Superdrug — Regional Pharmacy Manager (Southeast).
- 2008–Present Link Pharmacy — Owner.
- 2025–Present Happy Pharmacy — Superintendent Pharmacist.
Roles & responsibilities
- Legal & regulatory compliance: Ensures services meet GPhC standards and pharmacy law; maintains accurate record-keeping.
- Clinical governance & patient safety: Oversees SOPs, risk management, and safe handling of medicines.
- Leadership & staff management: Supports training, competence, and professional standards.
- Operational oversight: Contributes to service efficiency and continuous improvement.
Specialist areas
- Clinical lead for weight-loss treatment
- Clinical lead for hair-loss treatment
- Prescription suitability assessment and patient guidance
Qualifications & memberships
- Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) – University of Bath (1997)
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (MRPharmS)
- General Pharmaceutical Council registration (since 1997) – GPhC register entry
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