Nick Kaye has recently received a fellowship from World Pharmacy Council
A pharmacist who's received global recognition for his work in the sector says the industry is an integral part of primary care.
Nick Kaye of Kingsley Muti in Ballasalla is the first person from the British Isles to be awarded a fellowship of the World Pharmacy Council, and only the ninth person ever.
He told Manx Radio it's a challenging time for pharmacies, with supply chains under extreme pressure.
He says the role of a pharmacist has grown during his career:
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