A Patient Pharmacist

A real life story of a man from Middlesbrough with a 31 year career as a pharmacist spanning from the 1970’s until 2012, when it all came to a traumatic end due to a brain tumour diagnosis.

Early memories and career anecdotes are shared throughout, including medicines, formulation and apothecary skills necessary to treat patients.

A story of love and support in a war against the odds, John Atkinson shares his highs and lows, his battles with both his health and family tragedies. His uplifting, positive approach is truly inspirational, keeping you rooting for him and his family all the way as they go through the most testing of times.