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New group to quality assess training for registered pharmacists and PTs

Need to ensure consistency in post-registration training for pharmacists and technicians, say regulators.

01 Feb 2022

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GPhC urges 63 'provisional' pharmacists to apply as deadline approaches

The provisional register is to close in less than two weeks, the regulator warns.

19 Jan 2022

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RPS decision to remove Dajani from EPB was absolute disgrace, says ex-treasurer

John Jolley has criticised the RPS over its expulsion of Sultan ‘Sid’ Dajani from the English Pharmacy Board three years ago.

14 Jan 2022

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GPhC and PSNI appoint new provider for registration assessments

BTL Group is to be the new of the common registration assessment, the GPhC has confirmed.

13 Jan 2022

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The risk of opioids to UK pharmacy

Following a US court decision, UK pharmacies are understandably concerned about opioid misuse, says Andrew Andrews.  

10 Jan 2022

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61pc of candidates pass first UK-wide registration exam

The November exam was the first to be sat in all four home nations.

17 Dec 2021

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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

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GPhC may charge online pharmacies higher registration fees

Online providers are vastly overrepresented in GPhC fitness to practise cases.

07 Dec 2021

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Multiples 'installing panic buttons' to cope with patient abuse

Multiples hiring more security personnel and installing CCTV cameras, says CCA.

02 Dec 2021

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GPhC consults on proposals for virtual FtP hearings

The GPhC will publish a report on the 12-week consultation which closes on February 8 next year.

16 Nov 2021

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GPhC: Prov-regs will no longer be able to practise from January 31

Regulator contacting prov-regs about the deadline and what they need to do.

11 Nov 2021

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Pharmacist jailed for unlawful CD supply is struck off by GPhC

Balkeet Singh Khaira supplied controlled drugs worth more than £1m on the black market.

09 Nov 2021

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Online pharmacy 'could undermine face-to-face services'

Online pharmacy "reduces medicines to a commodity," the GPhC's Nigel Clarke warned.

19 Oct 2021

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GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

07 Oct 2021

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Only reflective account required for December-February revalidation

Revalidation changes carried over to recognise Covid pressures facing registrants.

05 Oct 2021

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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

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