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New government chairman for pharmacy programme board

pharmafile | January 29, 2013 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Sales and Marketing Ken Jarrold, NHS, government 

The Department of Health has announced the appointment of Ken Jarrold to chair the programme board for the government’s work on medicines legislation and pharmacy regulation.

Health minister Lord Howe said: “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ken Jarrold to this challenging and important role. Mr Jarrold has proven he is skilled and highly capable of successfully delivering this programme of work. He will be assisted by a similarly able programme board which will be announced in due course.”

Jarrold has held many national roles and is well respected for his leadership skills. He chaired the Pharmacy Regulation and Leadership Oversight Group and was instrumental in the successful establishment of the General Pharmaceutical Council.

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Jarrold was an NHS manager for 36 years. He joined the NHS in 1969 as a national administrative trainee.

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