A Patient Pharmacist by John Atkinson
On Tour 9th – 13th May 2023
Publication Day: 21st March 2023 by Blossom Spring Publishing
A real life story of a man from Middlesbrough with a 31 year career as a pharmacist spanning from the 1970’s until 2012, when it all came to a traumatic end due to a brain tumour diagnosis.
Early memories and career anecdotes are shared throughout, including medicines, formulation and apothecary skills necessary to treat patients.
A story of love and support in a war against the odds, John Atkinson shares his highs and lows, his battles with both his health and family tragedies. His uplifting, positive approach is truly inspirational, keeping you rooting for him and his family all the way as they go through the most testing of times.
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Meet John Atkinson
John Atkinson was born in Middlesbrough (Yorkshire) and graduated as a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) from the University of Bradford registering as a Pharmacist with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
He worked in many locations throughout the UK as a Pharmacist, Store and Senior Manager for the national Boots the Chemists, United Co-operatives and miscellaneous pharmacy chains and independents.
This included representation on multiple professional bodies such as the Company Chemists Association, Local Pharmaceutical Committees (Morecambe Bay and Durham) and even represented the RPSGB at a Labour Party Conference.
During a 25 year plus career he was responsible for the training and tutoring of numerous pre-registration pharmacy graduates, dispensing technicians and assistants.
His hobbies include League volleyball (player, coaching and refereeing), windsurfing, walking and motor-caravanning.
A Patient Pharmacist is his debut book, inspired by a desire to share life experiences and published through Blossom Spring Publishing.
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