Paul  joined the register in 1969 and eventually made the transition to pharmacy contractor, building up a strong pharmacy business with five branches in the Belfast area and providing a valuable pharmaceutical service to patients in an economically-deprived area of the city during very difficult times in Northern Ireland.

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He has been a contractor, locum and wholesaler, as well as contributing to the development of the profession through various organisations, including the Ulster Chemists’ Association.

He has represented the Belfast & South Eastern LCG area on the Board of Community Pharmacy Northern Ireland since 2019.

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In the early 80s, Paul, along with a group of likeminded pharmacists, worked tirelessly to encourage fellow pharmacists across Northern Ireland to buy out the Belfast branch of Sangers. As a result, Sangers (NI) was set up and the wholesaler operation thrived in Northern Ireland.

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Paul has consistently pushed for the improvement of quality of service provided by the pharmacy profession and has unflinchingly supported pharmacists to enable them to give their best.