Wales’s new First Minister, Eluned Morgan has appointed Mark Drakeford MS to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

Commenting on the announcement Elen Jones, Director of RPS Wales, said:

“I would like to congratulate Mark Drakeford on his appointment. In his previous roles as First Minister and his first period as Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark was a firm supporter of pharmacy and we were pleased to have a constructive relationship with him.

"During this time, he was instrumental in advancing the clinical role of the profession in Wales; particularly in the development of cluster pharmacist roles and enabling community pharmacists to take the lead on the treatment of common ailments.

"We look forward to working with him once more to ensure that pharmacists are fully supported to provide the same high quality, patient-centred care that enables the public to benefit from their medicines’ expertise."

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