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Personal Statement
I have teaching commitments on the MPharm and PG degrees and I am the Course Drector for the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy. Until recently (Jan 2025) I also had a clinical commitment (0.3 wte) to the National Children's Psychiatric Unit based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
I also hold a Masters degree in Public Health from the University of Nottingham (1997).
My doctorate from the Univ of Strathclyde was concerned with clinical information provision for lay persons in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2010)
My research interests largely stem from my clinical work and experiance of Mental Health service delivery. I am also interested in developing the role of the (Community) pharmacy team within mental health service delivery.
I have recently become a registrant member of the GPhC Statutory Committee for Fitness To Practice (2024 -
I was designated a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutcal Society in 2019.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Public Health, University of Nottingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 1997
Bachelor of Science, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Jan 1993
External positions
FtP registrant member, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
11 Mar 2025 → …
CSO HIPS Research Comm, Scottish Government
11 Mar 2025 → …
PGT module develop and delivery, Aston University
1 Oct 2016 → 31 Dec 2024
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An investigation into the prescribing and adminstration of psychotropic ‘as required’ medication in secure in-patient facilities.
Akram, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/10 → …
Project: Non-funded project
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Building the Evidence Base for Community Pharmacy Depression Services: a Systematic Review and Multi-stakeholder Consensus Exercise (CMHP-PRUK CP Mental Health Services)
Weir, N. M. (Principal Investigator), Akram, G. (Co-investigator), Pratt, J. (Co-investigator), Watson, M. (Co-investigator), Alshammari, H. A. M. (Researcher) & Kernaghan, D. (Researcher)
16/01/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Research
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Identifying and developing a Community Pharmacy Depression Service in the UK: a systematic review and multi-stakeholder eDelphi study
McFadyen Weir, N., Kernaghan, D., Alshammari, H., Akram, G., Pratt, J., Maxwell, M. & Watson, M., 1 Nov 2025, In: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 21, 11, p. e69 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference abstract › peer-review
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A qualitative exploration of how pharmacy professionals in primary care utilise planned protected development time
Cairns, F., Patrick, R., Calderhead, G., Forsyth, P. & Akram, G., 1 Mar 2024, In: Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy. 13, 9 p., 100417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Developing GP and Comm Pharm partnerships
Akram, G. (Recipient), 12 Nov 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (FRPS)
MacKay, S. (Recipient), Boyter, A. (Recipient), Watson, M. (Recipient), Halbert, G. (Recipient), Perrie, Y. (Recipient), Akram, G. (Recipient), Bennie, M. (Recipient), Rattray, Z. (Recipient) & Florence, A. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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NORDIC Social Pharmacy Conference 2025
Dunlop, E. (Organiser), Watson, M. (Organiser), Weir, N. M. (Organiser), Kurdi, A. (Organiser), Mueller, T. (Organiser), Akram, G. (Organiser) & Goswami, C. (Organiser)
4 Jun 2025 → 6 Jun 2025Activity: Presenting or Organising an Event › Organiser of major conference
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Keynote and Panel Discussion: Mental Health
Knifton, L. (Speaker), Akram, G. (Speaker) & Weir, N. M. (Speaker)
5 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Invited talk
Impacts
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Improving palliative care through better engagement of community pharmacies.
Bennie, M. (Participant), Akram, G. (Participant) & Hudson, S. (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Quality of life and safety, Health and welfare - new products, guidelines and services, Professional practice, training and standards
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