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General Pharmaceutical Council

Pharmacy Magazine provides information on the general pharmaceutical council to give you the latest stories and news to keep your pharmaceutical knowledge up to scratch.

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GPhC condemns 'unacceptable' reports of valproate supply without warning leaflet

A Sunday Times report revealed prescribers are supplying pregnant women with the drug without proper information.

20 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC launches public consultation on equality in pharmacies

Pharmacy owners must fulfil legal and regulatory requirements when it comes to equality.

07 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC temporary register to close on September 30

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the temporary register can re-apply to join the permanent register.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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General Pharmaceutical Council appoints new chair

Gisela Abbam has extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector and the formulation of public policy.

16 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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FIP: Global co-operation needed to regulate online pharmacies

The General Pharmaceutical Council said it was not aware of the report but will 'follow up' on it.

09 Dec 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to 'look into' automation patient safety concerns

The regulator will examine innovations including automated clinical checks and will take action where needed.

07 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Automation poses 'increased risk' to patients, PDA warns GPhC

PDA chair warns regulator that pharmacists are concerned new technologies could threaten safety.

06 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC consults on changes to independent prescribing requirements

The proposals would make it easier and quicker for pharmacists to become prescribers.

28 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC chief: Public should obey pharmacy mask rules

GPhC chief Duncan Rudkin has urged the public to adhere to whatever mask-wearing rules pharmacies have in place from July 19. 

13 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC taken to task for Fitness to Practise failings

The GPhC is taking steps to improve its handling of FtP cases after a number of concerns were identified. 

19 Feb 2020 , 1 Min Article

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