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GPhC: Some online prescribing pharmacists ‘out of their depth’

Some pharmacists accused of “not understanding the prescribing process they were involved in”.  

23 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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82 per cent pass rate for July's GPhC registration assessment

Of the 2,189 candidates attempting the exam for the first time, the pass rate was 83 per cent

09 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC continues to struggle to meet FtP performance standards

Five out of six KPIs remain flagged 'red' in first quarter of 2021 but performance reported satisfactory elsewhere

09 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to retain flat fee structure but move to a multi-year fees cycle

Review on the way on how GPhC charges, accredits and recognises training courses

09 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Changes to eligibility requirements for prescriber training proposed

GPhC says proposals aim to boost the number of pharmacist prescribers in period up to 2026

09 Sep 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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RPS slams GPhC for July exam failures

Regulator rebuked as exam candidates face stumbling blocks once more.

09 Aug 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC begins search for new chair

Current chair Nigel Clarke said the new appointee "will have the opportunity to help shape the future of pharmacy".

 

09 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technicians celebrate 10 years as registered profession

GPhC and chief pharmaceutical officers acknowledge vital role technicians play in pharmacy teams

02 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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High court quashes GPhC decision in antisemitism case

The high court has ordered the GPhC to reopen a fitness to practise case involving allegations of antisemitism

23 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC urges pharmacies to have valproate safeguards in place

The GPhC has reminded pharmacy teams to ensure they have safeguards in place when prescribing valproate to patients.

21 Jun 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Reports of pharmacist oversupply greatly exaggerated

Earlier forecasts of a looming oversupply of pharmacists now appear wildly out of date, writes Jeremy Holmes in his PM column.

18 Jun 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC wants 'more effective booking process' after exam chaos

The GPhC has said it will seek to "arrange a more effective booking process" for future registration exams after many faced difficulties in March. 

28 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish provregs get NHS funding to resit exam

Provisionally registered pharmacists in Scotland who failed the March registration assessment are to receive financial support from the NHS to resit. 

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC announces 88% pass rate in first online exam

Eighty-eight per cent of candidates sitting the online registration assessment in March achieved a pass, the GPhC announced this morning.

29 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Community pharmacists 'should prescribe beyond minor ailments'

Community pharmacists could play a valuable role in prescribing for a wide range of common and long-term conditions, says the RPS. 

27 Apr 2021 , 1 Min Article

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