Meet our team

Gurdev Sehmi

BSc Pharm, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber, Superintendent Pharmacist, Clinical Lead

Gurdev qualified as a pharmacist over 20 years ago. He has been superintendent pharmacist for a community pharmacy chain for 15 years. Gurdev obtained his independent prescribing qualification in 2017.

As superintendent pharmacist he is responsible for regulatory affairs and information governance. Working in this role he ensures all aspects of the business maintain the highest ethical standards.

Gurdev is currently the clinical lead for Pharmacy Planet. Working with other prescribers he ensures Pharmacy Planet patients are able to utilise new technologies, supplying medicines in a safe and responsible manner.

Gurdev’s prescribing specialisms include hypertension, cardiovascular, allergy and skin conditions.

In his spare time Gurdev enjoys reading. He also has a strong passion for cars particularly in classic car restoration.

Vipul Patel

BSc(hons) Pharmacy, MRPharmS, Independent Prescriber

Vipul Patel qualified as a pharmacist over 30 years ago. He has experience in a variety of different healthcare settings both in primary and secondary care.

Vipul is a qualified independent prescriber and obtained his prescribing qualification from Kings College London.

His work now involves working with GP surgeries to manage repeat medications for patients who have chronic conditions. His specialities include, hypertension, diabetes, respiratory tract diseases, minor ailments and orthopaedics.

Vipul is a keen sportsman, he has played squash at a semi-professional level and enjoys running. His interests also include cooking and he revels in creating culinary delights from the far east.

Bob Rihal

Bsc.Pharm,PgDipIP, MRPharmS

Bob has been a practising pharmacist for over 35 years. He has had various roles within that time and brings a wealth of experience. He has been chair of local pharmacy bodies and an executive board member of a local NHS hospital trust.

Bob is currently practising as a clinician in General Practice. He is directly responsible for reviewing and prescribing repeat and acute medications. His specialisms include Diabetes, Anticoagulants, Eye/Ear/Nose medicines and Cardiovascular.

Bob is actively involved within the local primary care networks. His focus is on increasing prescribing efficiency alongside fostering relationships between GP practice and community pharmacy.

In his spare time Bob enjoys golf and travel. Bob is also an avid skier and goes skiing annually.