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GPhC suspends locum after conviction for fraudulent codeine script

Pharmacist receives four-month suspension after pleading guilty to writing fraudulent prescription

16 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC proposes stronger FtP guidance around racism and discrimination

Proven acts of discrimination likely to result in suspension or loss of registration

01 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC fails on its handling of fitness to practise for fourth year running

Regulator still taking too long to close FtP cases, a report finds

04 Oct 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC bans pharmacist from providing online services for a year

Freshly registered pharmacist 'tried to run before she could walk' in setting up online pharmacy

21 Sep 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Fentanyl pharmacist who gave false references struck off by GPhC

Pharmacist's actions brought the profession into disrepute, says GPhC.

11 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC suspends pharmacist who prescribed 'irrationally and unsafely'

Prescribing pharmacist acted far beyond his competence, an FtP committee has found.

24 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Strong support to carry on remote FtP hearings, says GPhC

Almost 80 per cent agree that remote hearings are positive for patients and registrants.

09 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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EEA-based online prescribers pose 'serious' risk to patients

GPhC warns of "serious patient safety concerns" with online prescribers.

12 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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