PSNC's Sue Sharpe to resign at end of 2017
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) chief executive Sue Sharpe will resign at the end of the year, the negotiator has announced.
Ms Sharpe made the announcement at PSNC's May meeting in London, it posted on its website this afternoon (May 9).
She has held the role since 2001, the negotiator pointed out.
PSNC told C+D it could not comment on the reason for Ms Sharpe's departure or who will replace her.
The Twitter reaction
@amishpatel1985 @ChemistDruggist @PSNCNews Agreed
— Tony Schofield (@tony_schofield) May 9, 2017
She's been lambasted in the past for being too 'diplomatic' towards @DHgovuk, but last 16 months have really seen her come out swinging https://t.co/fYiVsPxoAC
— James Waldron (@CandDJamesW) May 9, 2017
I'd say it was a surprise rather than shock. Whatever the outcome of #CutsInCourt future discussions with DH will need a fresh approach https://t.co/LvvE73I1eY
— Thomas Bisset (@tpbisset) May 9, 2017
@PSNCnews will not be the same - CEO Sue Sharpe to resign at end of 2017 | Chemist Druggist https://t.co/ksOlE6Ru3v
— Rekha Shah (@KcwLpc) May 9, 2017
The NPA's reaction
National Pharmacy Association (NPA) chairman Ian Strachan said the organisation was “indebted” to Ms Sharpe for her years of “tireless service” in the sector.
“Sue stands out as someone who knows how to operate within the corridors of Whitehall, yet also understands the pharmacy frontline and cares deeply about what happens to contractors, pharmacy staff and patients,” Mr Strachan said.
"She is an exceptionally capable leader who will be sorely missed," he added.
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