Pharmaxo

13/11/2025

🎉 Celebrating Our 2025 Iconic Award Winners & Finalists! 🎉

At Pharmaxo, recognition is more than an event, it’s part of who we are. We believe in celebrating the incredible people who bring our values to life every day and make a real difference to patient care.

This week we recognised excellence across our global network through an annual employee recognition event, the Iconic Awards.

Congratulations to our 2025 Iconic Award finalists:

- Jody Rutter, Nurse
- Jayde Cook, Pharmacy Manager
- Emily Pike, Assistant Patient Services Manager
- Simon Norris, Production Technical Specialist
- Sylvie Court, EHS & Facilities Administrator
- Rachel Carradine, People Partner
- Team: IT UK Integration Team

A special shout out to our colleagues in the IT UK Integration Team who took home the Team award!

From compassionate care to innovation and teamwork, each plays a vital role in shaping our culture - one built on purpose, pride, and collaboration.

Learn more about joining a team that values recognition, collaboration, and innovation in care: https://pharmaxo.com/careers/

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that none of us are alone in how we feel.

Our Chief Financial Officer Andrew Robinson reflects:

“As men we must be more attuned to noticing when each other are struggling and be brave enough to ask ‘are you ok?’ and open up the opportunity for conversation.”

For most people, talking about mental health can feel hard, but reaching out, or checking in, can make all the difference. Let’s keep starting those conversations and supporting one another, every day.

25/09/2025

Today on World Pharmacists Day, we celebrate the pharmacists who play a vital role in patient care.

At Pharmaxo, our own pharmacists work behind the scenes in dispensing services and aseptic compounding, helping to prepare safe and effective medicines, including life-saving oncology and chemotherapy treatments.

We are also proud to support our NHS pharmacy colleagues, who dedicate themselves every day to ensuring patients can access the medicines they need. Together, we are working to improve care and support patients at every step.

17/09/2025

Each year on 17 September, we are proud to support the WHO’s World Patient Safety Day - a vital opportunity to raise awareness, foster collaboration, and mobilise action to improve patient safety across the globe. Our Clinical Services Manager Leanne Brant said:

This World Patient Safety Day, Pharmaxo Healthcare reaffirms its commitment to supporting paediatric patients receiving Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT) in the comfort of their homes and schools. By working closely with families and healthcare professionals, we ensure safe, dignified, and high-quality care - protecting lives and building brighter futures together.

Learn more about this year’s WHO World Patient Safety Day here: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day/2025

11/09/2025

Last week, Bath ASU proudly launched their new MALDI-TOF (Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time of flight) equipment, marking a major milestone for the team and our commitment to innovation.

The MALDI-TOF equipment rapidly and accurately identifies microorganisms that could be present in the compounding environment, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are upheld at Bath ASU.

We were delighted to celebrate the launch with Icon Group Global CEO, Mark Middleton, who officially opened the new machine alongside our team.

“This new capability reflects our ongoing focus on innovation and quality,” said Bath ASU Head of Quality, Cheryl Guite.

Bath ASU General Manager Kirsty Keith added: “The MALDI-TOF will enhance our ability to identify micro-organisms with greater speed and accuracy, ultimately strengthening the services we provide.”

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success - a true example of teamwork and innovation in action.

02/09/2025

🎉 Happy Be Iconic Day! 🎉

Today our Pharmaxo teams joined Icon Group colleagues across the globe in celebrating Be Iconic Day – our annual day of recognition where we pause to reflect on the incredible impact our people make every single day.

It is a chance to celebrate and thank all team members for their dedication that drives our purposeful work.

This year was made even more special with a visit from our Icon Group CEO Mark Middleton who travelled all the way from Australia to join the celebrations. Today, Mark took the time to tour our Corsham site, and alongside Pharmaxo Group CEO Ian Muir, met with team members at Pharmaxo Healthcare and Bath ASU. We were also joined by colleagues from Icon Cancer Centre London. All of us having the chance to work together today made the celebrations even more meaningful, showing just how important recognition is at every level.

📸 Here’s a glimpse of today’s celebrations.

08/08/2025

From temp to pharmacy team member! We caught up with Dispensing Assistant Natasha Clifford who told us about her inspiring career journey at Pharmaxo Healthcare.

Natasha began her journey at Pharmaxo Healthcare as a temporary Patient Services Administrator - but it didn’t take long for her to find a permanent place, a clear path forward, and a team she truly connected with.

“I’d heard great things from people already working here, and the role suited my lifestyle at the time,” she says. “The location was ideal, and I saw it as a chance to gain experience and build up my CV.” But what started as a short-term opportunity soon grew into something much more.

With dedication and an eagerness to grow, she moved into a permanent position as a Stores Assistant. From there, her interest in pharmacy deepened - and today, she’s thriving in her role as a Dispensing Assistant. “Being in the pharmacy environment helped me realise just how much I enjoy learning new things,” she shares. “I’ve learned that I can achieve the goals I set for myself.”

For her, the excitement of coming to work lies in the variety each day brings - and the incredible people around her. “There’s always something new to learn, and the whole dispensary team is amazing. Their support and positivity really make a difference in my life.”

Her advice to anyone starting out? “Don’t be afraid to ask questions - and always show your willingness to learn. That’s how you grow.”

With curiosity, drive, and a clear love for what she does, Natasha is proof that every role can be a stepping stone - and every day a chance to move forward.

You can find out more about Pharmaxo Healthcare on our website https://pharmaxohealthcare.com/

24/07/2025

It’s International Self-Care Day and we caught up with our Head of People UK, Hanna Mansell who gave her reflections on self-care:

“Today, on International Self-Care Day, we pause to reflect on the importance of looking after the one person we rely on most - ourselves.

At Pharmaxo and Cancer Centre London, we are privileged to care for others every day - patients, families, and one another. But compassionate care starts with self-compassion.

Whether you are a nurse on the move, a consultant or clinician, a manufacturer, PPO or Quality behind the scenes, driving a corporate service, or a leader paving the way, your wellbeing matters.

Self-care isn’t selfish - it’s essential. It is in the small pauses we take, the boundaries we honour, and the moments we reclaim for rest and reflection.

Within our workplaces we are committed to nurturing a culture where self-care is not an afterthought, but a practice we actively support. Because when we care for ourselves, we show up better for those who depend on us.

To our entire team: Thank you for the care you give - to our patients and to each other.”

How will you prioritise your self-care today, whether at work or at home? Let us know in the comments.

10/07/2025

👋 Meet Kirsty Keith – our new General Manager at Bath ASU!
With a passion for patient impact, team leadership, and bold ambition, Kirsty brings a fresh perspective and strong pharma background to our growing organisation.

Why did she join? What’s surprised her? And what leadership lessons is she bringing to the table?

“The products we prepare today make a huge difference for someone tomorrow - someone who is experiencing one of the biggest challenges they ever have to. We can help make that better for them.”

Read Kirsty’s Q&A in full and get to know the person behind the role: https://lnkd.in/efDgRrYy

03/07/2025

July is Good Care Month in the UK, a time to recognise and celebrate the dedication of care professionals and home care workers.

We’d like to take this opportunity to shine a spotlight on our extraordinary team at Pharmaxo Healthcare, who deliver expert care to patients in their homes and across the community every single day.

One powerful example of this is Terry’s story, which you can watch below. Staying positive has always been important to Terry. Even after a cancer diagnosis, he remained determined to continue enjoying the activities that bring him joy and a sense of normality.

Thanks to Pharmaxo Healthcare’s home care treatment service, Terry has been able to maintain his active lifestyle while receiving life-saving immunotherapy – all from the comfort of his own home.

If you know a care professional who deserves recognition this month, tag them in the comments with a message – we’d love to celebrate them too! 😄

Discover Terry’s treatment journey and see how his positive outlook on life continues to shine through.For Terry, looking at the positive side of life has al...

02/07/2025

We are proud to support Dorothy House and their Firefly Appeal — a campaign that shines a light on the compassion, dignity and comfort they provide to families facing the most difficult of times.

This is just one of many moving stories behind the Firefly Appeal. Please take a moment to watch the film and dedicate your light here – https://www.dorothyhouse.org.uk/support-us/fireflies/

27/06/2025

It’s World Wellbeing Week, and we thought it was a great time to share some helpful advice from Dr Penny Kechagioglou, UK Chief Medical Officer at our partners Cancer Centre London. She reminds us of the importance of looking after our wellbeing - mind, body and spirit - in a thoughtful and proactive way.

It's World Wellbeing Week, and we caught up with our UK Chief Medical Officer, Dr Penny Kechagioglou who gave us her expert tips on looking after our precious wellbeing:

“This week marks World Wellbeing Week, and it’s prompted me to reflect on what wellbeing really means — not just as a healthcare professional, but as a human being navigating the balance between work, health, and personal life.

For many of us, wellbeing can feel like a moving target. But at its core, it’s about feeling well in body, mind, and spirit — and having the support around us to thrive, not just survive.

At Icon Cancer Centre – UK, we see every day how physical and mental health are deeply connected.

Remember, small practices like mindfulness, deep breathing, or using apps like Headspace or Calm can bring welcome moments of peace into a hectic day.

Human connection is one of the most powerful protectors of health too. Whether it’s chatting with a colleague or checking in with a friend, small moments of connection make a big difference. The BBC’s resources offer some great tips on building stronger social bonds - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zc36fdm

World Wellbeing Week reminds us that good health also means the presence of joy, purpose, and connection."

So, what’s one thing you’ll do today to care for your wellbeing?

Let us know in the comments.