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From theory into practice: Real-world solutions for lipid management in primary care

This promotional webinar has been funded and developed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. It is intended for UK healthcare professionals only. Novartis products will be discussed at the webinar and prescribing information and adverse event reporting will be available in the chat during the meeting.
Thursday 23rd October 2025
Start Time: 19:30
Finish Time: 21:30
Introducing your speakers
Professor Raj Thakkar
PCCS President and CKD representative
GP Partner
Sachin Tammewar
Lead Clinical Pharmacist (SI in Cardiovascular Disease)
The New Surgery, Mexborough
Helen Kilminster
Senior Pharmacist, Advanced Clinical Practitioner at Portway Family Practice, Sandwell
PCN Deputy Clinical Director for Citrus Health
Meredith Donaldson
Physician Associate, Lincolnshire

All delegates will receive

  • A PDF of the main speaker’s slides available for download for delegates' personal use
  • A certificate for your appraisal portfolio
2 hours CPD recommended
Your Learning Agenda
  • Practicalities of updated QOF and new NHS England commercial agreement with Novartis
  • Real-world experiences of implementing lipid lowering therapies within general practice 
  • Practical tips for primary care on identifying patients eligible for escalated lipid lowering therapy
  • ‘Ask the expert’ Q&A for lipid management

 

FA-11464367 | Date of Prep July 2025

Meet the Speakers
Professor Raj Thakkar

Raj’s roles include GP partner, primary care cardiology lead for the Oxford Health Innovation Network and member of the national cardiac transformation programme (NHSE). He is also on the national EAGs for lipids, heart attack and heart failure. Raj is President of the Primary Care Cardiovascular Society, Honorary Visiting Professor at Cardiff University Medical School, Head of Medical External Engagement and Innovation for AstraZeneca, and UK medical director for Healthy.io. Previous roles have included Clinical Commissioning Director for Bucks CCG/BOB ICB in planned care and Cardiac Lead for the TVSCN.

Raj has worked as a presenter on BBC Radio and is a medical writer, speaker, and advisor. He has published over 200 articles and several books including the MIMS consultation guide which won the BMA book of the year. He has achieved two AF pioneer awards, was a national finalist for GP of the year in 2017 and a national HSJ finalist.

 Professor Raj Thakkar
Sachin Tammewar
Helen Kilminster Helen Kilminster

Helen is the senior pharmacist, advanced clinical practitioner at Portway Family Practice, Sandwell. She is also the PCN Deputy Clinical Director for Citrus Health, which covers over 42 000 patients across 5 practices. 

Helen has completed her tenure as a Primary Care Clinical Leadership Executive for the Black Country ICB 2023 and PCN Clinical Director for People’s Health Partnership, Birmingham 2021.  Helen was the LVS lead for the COVID Vaccination Programme 2020, which provided vaccination services for 22 GP surgeries in Western Birmingham, delivery from City Hospital. She continued to lead COVID Vaccinations for Autumn Booster Programme 2022 at Citrus Health PCN. Helen is the Vice President for Primary Care Pharmacy Association and a Royal Pharmaceutical Society Fellow. Helen is also a board member for NHSEI Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Advisory Board,  NHSEI Pharmacy Integration Clinical Reference Group and involved with the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership.

Meredith Donaldson Meredith Donaldson

Meredith Donaldson is an experienced Physician Associate currently practicing in a rural primary care setting in East Lincolnshire. She holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the United States, where she began her career specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in California. Since relocating to the UK over four years ago, Meredith has continued to expand her clinical and academic expertise. She has completed a Diploma in Improving Diabetes Care and earned a second Master’s degree in Long-term Conditions, with a particular emphasis on respiratory and cardiovascular health. Meredith is currently pursuing a PhD, focusing her research on the intersection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Event Timings and Info
19:30 - 19:45 Chairs introduction

Professor Raj Thakkar
19:45 - 20:15 Lipid Targets and QOF: Aligning clinical outcomes with opportunities

Sachin Tammewar
20:15 - 20:20 Break
20:20 - 20:50 Lipid lowering in practice: Real world experience

Meredith Donaldson and Helen Kilminster
20:50 - 21:25 Lipid management: Myth vs Evidence – panel discussion
21:25 - 21:30 Meeting close

Professor Raj Thakkar

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