Keith Ridge awarded honorary degree
England’s chief pharmacist Keith Ridge has received an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton for his “significant contribution” to the pharmacy profession.
Dr Ridge said: “I am both honoured and delighted to have received an honorary DSc from the University of Wolverhampton.”
He added: “I hope this helps reflect the changing and strengthening role of the pharmacy profession in the care of the public.”
Dr Ridge has been England’s chief pharmacist since 2006. He has overseen the establishment of a new pharmacy regulator and the delivery of a dedicated white paper on pharmacy.
Rae Morgan, head of pharmacy at the University of Wolverhampton, said: “Dr Ridge is at the forefront of professional development in pharmacy and this award recognises his significant contributions to the profession.”
