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RPS expresses concerns over GPhC’s draft standards for chief pharmacists

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned the standards may not provide a framework to support staff to report errors.

10 Apr 2024

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Don’t breach responsible pharmacist rules again, GPhC warns Jhoots superintendent

GPhC issues warning after two breaches of RP regulations found at Jhoots branches.

09 Apr 2024

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New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024

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GPhC consults on education and training providers’ quality assurance

Four proposals have been put forward, including introducing more comprehensive annual monitoring of providers.

04 Apr 2024

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GHP calls for standardised approach to creating DPPs for FTY pharmacists

Designated prescribing practitioners will supervise and mentor trainees starting their foundation year in 2025-26.

03 Apr 2024

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GPhC suspends online superintendent who allowed ‘unfettered’ opioid access

'Relatively short' suspension needed to assure public, says FtP committee.

02 Apr 2024

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‘Serious concerns’ about NI pharmacy regulator’s ‘ability to address issues’

PSNI fails to provide accurate information to overseeing body in review process

28 Mar 2024

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Pharmacy technicians to supply medicines under PGDs

“Landmark moment” could allow PTs to administer vaccinations and provide Pharmacy First consultations, says DHSC.

28 Mar 2024

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PDA warns Leadsom about potential risks of pharmacy technicians’ clinical roles

The PDA warned there is a “very significant difference between the training and formation” of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

27 Mar 2024

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GPhC responds to NHSE policy on puberty suppressing hormones

The GPhC has urged organisations offering gender incongruence and dysphoria services to provide clear referral routes following new NHS England policy on puberty suppressing hormones.

26 Mar 2024

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High Court throws out second appeal against GPhC antisemitism decision

GPhC committee was entitled to impose a warning in antisemitism case, a judge rules.

19 Mar 2024

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‘Parallels’ between pharmacy technician PGDs and physician associate debate

PDA says PGD proposals raise similar concerns to the physician associate debate

15 Mar 2024

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NPA vice chair departs to take newly created role at PDA

Appointment 'shows we are committed to making a dynamic difference for pharmacists' says PDA

13 Mar 2024

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RPS sets up ‘advisory group’ to examine causes of drugs shortages

The group will be chaired by Dr Bruce Warner (pictured) who stepped down as England's deputy chief pharmaceutical officer last year.

13 Mar 2024

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GE24: AIMp chief Leyla Hannbeck to contest Norfolk seat for Lib Dems

Hannbeck will seek to win redrawn Broadland and Fakenham constituency from Tories

07 Mar 2024

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Remuneration systems must allow pharmacies ‘to look forward and develop’

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan urged the governments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to follow Scotland's example.

07 Mar 2024

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