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Bangor University to launch new pharmacy degree next year

The degree will start in September 2025 after what Bangor University described as “a successful visit” from the General Pharmaceutical Council.

11 Jul 2024

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DPP shortage: Pharmacies may need to withdraw from Oriel, NPA warns

Chances of finding a prescribing supervisor now are ‘slim’ warns NPA.

01 May 2024

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NHS invests £1.5m in boosting London placements for MPharm students

NHS England pumps £1.5m into expansion of placements in the capital

11 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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University of Leicester launches MPharm course to ‘plug nation’s skill gap’

Launching in September, the course will take between 30 and 40 students in its first year

10 Jan 2024

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Bath and Plymouth join forces in bid to increase pharmacist numbers in South West

University of Plymouth to offer Bath pharmacy degree from September 2024 in partnership that aims to address a shortage of pharmacists in the South West of England.

02 Jan 2024

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Pass rate in autumn registration exam rises to 66pc

November exam saw 700 of 1,067 candidates pass

05 Dec 2023

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Bodies urge government to support pharmacy students financially

Pharmacy bodies expressed their disappointment over the government’s decision to exclude pharmacy students from its Learning Support Fund.

25 Sep 2023

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University of Lincoln tops list of best places to study pharmacy

The Guardian’s ranking of the best universities to study pharmacy and pharmacology in 2024 is based on eight criteria.

12 Sep 2023

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NHS funds 500 pharmacists to train as prescribing supervisors

HEE announces 1,000 funded training places, including 500 for Designated Prescribing Practitioners

30 Aug 2023

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Educational pathway launched for newly qualified pharmacists

NHS England has introduced the Newly Qualified Pharmacist pathway to meet the development needs of young pharmacists.

25 Aug 2023

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Funded training for accuracy checking pharmacy technicians

An NHS England-funded accuracy checking pharmacy technician course run by CPPE is now open for applications.

10 Aug 2023

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University of Leicester to host pharmacy research ‘incubator’ with £120k funding

NIHR provides funding for Pharmacy Professionals Incubator

08 Jun 2023

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HEE funds independent prescribing course for another year

The announcement means pharmacists can apply for 3,000 places on courses between April this year and March 2024.

22 Feb 2023

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HEE offers mental health training to a further 140 pharmacists

A further 140 pharmacists are to benefit from funded specialist mental health training courses

09 Feb 2023

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