Thorrun Govind, a former chair of the English Pharmacy Board of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, has joined Brabners' regulatory & professional conduct team.
With nearly a decade of experience as a GPhC-registered pharmacist, Govind will provide guidance on regulatory and professional conduct issues.
Govind's expertise extends to healthcare advisory and disputes involving NHS Trusts and social care organisations.
She has been recognised as the 'Young Pharmacist of the Year' by Pharmacy Business Magazine and is a frequent commentator on public health and healthcare law
for major television networks.
Her appointment underscores Brabners' commitment to offering top-tier legal services to the healthcare industry.
Thorrun Govind's journey in pharmacy is deeply influenced by her South Asian heritage, with a Punjabi mother and a Gujarati father shaping her professional path.
She reflects on this influence: "I think my heritage has influenced my journey to become a pharmacist because there are a number of well-known and recognized
figures in pharmacy who come from a South Asian background."
"I think there's a tradition of hard work in my heritage. Additionally, many businesspeople in the community have also been a key influence. This entrepreneurial
aspect has influenced my desire to pursue a career in pharmacy. It was always something I saw as part of my identity."
Currently, Thorrun practices as both a pharmacist and a healthcare lawyer. She provides legal support to fellow pharmacists, including assistance with fitness to
practice proceedings and business transactions.
In June 2024, Thorrun joined Brabners' regulatory & professional conduct team, further expanding her role in the sector.
Her journey, however, has not been without its challenges.