In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Daniel Wright, founder of Deltera, to explore the intersection of pharmacy, health tech, and the future of private clinical services in the UK.Daniel shares his journey from community pharmacist to management consultant, and ultimately to building Deltera — a platform designed to help pharmacies launch, manage, and scale private services through digital infrastructure and clinical workflows.The conversation dives into the realities of building health tech in the UK, the challenges of working with the NHS, and why the future of pharmacy may lie beyond traditional dispensing. Daniel also shares insights from global health tech innovation, including AI trends seen at the Dubai World Health Expo, and opens up about his personal connection to brain tumour research.💡 Whether you're a pharmacy owner, clinician, healthcare entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of pharmacy services, this episode offers a grounded and honest look at where the sector is heading.🎧 What this conversation covers:• Daniel’s journey from pharmacist to health tech founder• The shift from dispensing to service-led pharmacy models• What makes Deltera different in a crowded health tech space• The realities of building and scaling health tech in the UK• Why selling into the NHS is so complex (ICBs explained)• The global gap between UK and international health tech innovation• AI in healthcare: hype vs reality• The role of private services in the future of pharmacy• Daniel’s personal story and brain tumour charity workCHAPTERS0:00 Introduction & Meet Daniel Wright (Deltera)0:21 What Is Deltera? Pharmacy Services Infrastructure Explained1:21 Dan's Background: From Pharmacist to Health Tech Founder3:25 From Community Pharmacy to Management Consulting6:19 What Makes Deltera Different in a Crowded Health Tech Market8:39 The Future of Pharmacy: Dispensing vs. Private Services11:48 Is Health Tech Worth Building in the UK? Barriers & Opportunities16:59 Why Selling to the NHS Is So Difficult (42 ICBs Problem)22:24 AI at the Dubai World Health Expo vs. UK Health Tech Reality24:43 Brain Tumor Research: Dan's Charity & Personal Story28:41 Quick Fire Questions: Career, Food & AI in Healthcare🔗 LINKS👉 Deltera:Book a demo: https://deltera.uk/demoLearn more: https://deltera.uk👉 Brain Tumour Research:https://donate.braintumourresearch.org/page/donate-now?_gl=1*18dqfqg*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NzQ5Njc1NzQuQ2owS0NRanc0YTNPQmhDSEFSSXNBQ2hhcUpNRXd1TzY2RFNtVlpqdW40eHgzSEVOdWZNNF9vU25ET3lHMEVPRWJ5bUZFVWtBQnZ6UDhkVWFBaVdPRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NDA2OTc0NjI1LjE3NzQ5Njc1NzQ.&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJMEwuO66DSmVZjun4xx3HENufM4_oSnDOyG0EOEbymFEUkABvzP8dUaAiWOEALw_wcB&gbraid=0AAAAADjFFJ3lMScYHpEXo1ZLIz9MaZhld👉 Daniel Wright:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daniel-wright-cmgr-mcmi-mpharm-76b19056👉 Pharmacy Planet:https://www.pharmacyplanet.com/👉 Boo Dhaliwal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo_pharmacyplanet/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/boo-dhaliwal-85680b136TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boo_pharmacyplanet---Deltera is a unified platform and clinical growth engine that helps pharmacies launch, manage, and scale private services through digital PGD workflows and integrated booking systems.Deltera is a unified platform and clinical growth engine built to help pharmacies launch, manage, and scale their private services. By combining professional digital PGD workflows and seamless booking systems with the clinical tools required for independent prescribing, we remove the administrative friction that typically holds clinics back. Whether you are an independent pharmacy or managing a multi-branch group, Deltera provides the governance and digital infrastructure needed to safely expand your service revenue and modernise your patient care.Learn more at https://deltera.uk

In this episode of The Pharmacy Planet Podcast, Boo sits down with Mandeep Mudhar, Head of Alphega Pharmacy UK, to explore the journey of community pharmacy, leadership, and the evolving role of pharmacists in modern healthcare.Mandeep shares his unique path into pharmacy — from growing up in Kenya to building an academic career at Aston University, before moving into pharmaceutical services, consultancy, and leadership roles with Alliance Healthcare and Alphega Pharmacy.The conversation dives deep into the realities facing independent community pharmacies today — from operational efficiency and OTC sales challenges to the growing opportunities around NHS services, wellness categories, and independent prescribing.Mandeep also explains how Alphega Pharmacy supports contractors across the UK, providing business mentoring, compliance support, GPhC mock inspections, and strategic guidance to help pharmacies grow in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.💡 Whether you're a contractor, pharmacist, pharmacy manager, or someone interested in the future of community pharmacy, this episode provides valuable insights into where the sector is today — and where it needs to go next.🎧 What this conversation covers:• Mandeep’s journey from academia to pharmacy leadership• The shift from dispensing-focused pharmacies to service-led care• The operational challenges facing independent contractors• How pharmacies can improve efficiency and category growth• The future of independent prescribing and NHS services• OTC, wellness, and supplement opportunities in pharmacy• How Alphega supports pharmacies with mentoring and complianceCHAPTERS0:00 Introduction & Welcome1:06 Mandeep's Journey: From Kenya to UK Pharmacy2:28 Academic Career at Aston University & PhD Journey3:32 Breaking into Pharmaceutical Services at AAH3:51 Creating the First Pharmacy Service Suite4:31 The Vision: From Dispensing to Services5:15 Life as a Pharmacy Lecturer6:41 Academia vs Retail: Stress & Challenges11:51 Consulting & Freelance Pharmacy Work13:01 Alliance Healthcare & Newmark Experience14:20 Supporting Independent Pharmacies14:37 Current Pharmacy Challenges & Future Direction15:45 Operational Efficiency: Getting Dispensing Right16:37 Alphega Business Mentors: How They Help18:55 OTC Sales Challenges in Community Pharmacy20:31 Core Categories: Medicine & Healthcare Focus22:05 Wellness & Supplement Categories24:03 Customer Knowledge & Clinical Expectations24:57 Subscription Models in Community Pharmacy26:06 Independent Prescribing: The Future?26:57 Scotland's Advanced Prescribing Model29:14 NHS Funded Services: Are We Maximizing Them?30:33 Private Services in Deprived Areas31:27 What Does Alphega Offer Pharmacies?32:04 GPhC Mock Inspections & Support Services34:29 Monaco to Telford: Conference Evolution36:28 Pharmacy Support Charity & Bursary Scheme38:49 Quick Fire Questions🔗 LINKS👉 Alphega Pharmacy UK:https://www.alphega-pharmacy.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alphega-pharmacy-unitedkingdom/👉 Mandeep Mudhar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandeep-mudhar/👉 Pharmacy Support Charity:https://pharmacistsupport.org/support-our-work/donate/ 👉 Pharmacy Planet:https://www.pharmacyplanet.com/👉 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1xs0BApZk55bgrQz7PN7VW👉 Boo Dhaliwal:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boo_pharmacyplanet/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/boo-dhaliwal-85680b136TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boo_pharmacyplanet________________________________________#PharmacyPlanetPodcast #Alphega #CommunityPharmacy #UKPharmacy #PharmacyLeadership #PharmacyBusiness #IndependentPharmacy #PharmacyFuture #PharmacyServices #PharmacySupport #HealthcareLeadership #MakePharmacyGreatAgain #podcast #fyp #fypuk #pharmacyplanet