FY2026 HMDP VISITING EXPERT IN PHARMACY PRACTICE ADVANCEMENT AND WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION - BRUCE WARNER
21 April 2026
Professor Bruce Warner is the Ministry of Health’s HMDP Visiting Expert in Pharmacy Practice Advancement and Workforce Transformation. His HMDP Programme is scheduled for 11 May 2026 to 22 May 2026.
Professor Bruce Warner brings exceptional expertise in pharmacy practice transformation and healthcare leadership. As the former Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England (2014-2023), Professor Warner played a pivotal role in shaping national pharmacy policies and driving workforce development across the NHS.
His distinguished career spans over decades, encompassing community, hospital pharmacies, academic leadership, and senior healthcare policy roles. Professor Warner's expertise in patient safety, developed during his tenure at the National Patient Safety Agency, provides valuable insights into implementing safe and effective pharmacy practice changes at scale.
Currently serving as Honorary Professor of Pharmacy Policy and Practice at the University of Nottingham and Visiting Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Huddersfield, Professor Warner continues to influence pharmacy education and professional development. His international speaking engagements demonstrates his thought leadership in medication safety, prescribing practices, and healthcare transformation.
Programme Focus
The HMDP, running from 11-22 May 2026, addresses Singapore's strategic priorities in pharmacy practice advancement and workforce transformation. Professor Warner will engage with pharmacy leaders across all healthcare clusters, sharing UK experiences in developing clinical pharmacy roles, implementing pharmacist independent prescribing, and building resilient medication supply systems.
Key programme elements include roundtable discussions on advancing the pharmacy practice in Singapore, training workshops on value-based care measurement and advancing community pharmacy practice. The programme aims to discuss collaborative care models and the transition from traditional supply functions to enhanced clinical roles, aligning with Singapore's vision for an integrated healthcare system.
Programme: Professor Bruce Warner
Contact Person:
Xue Li TANG (MOH) TANG_Xue_Li@moh.gov.sg
Rajalakshmi RAJARAM (MOH) Rajalakshmi_RAJARAM@moh.gov.sg