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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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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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Fewer employees made whistleblowing reports to GPhC last year

Whistleblowing reports to GPhC dropped to less than a quarter compared to previous year.

28 Sep 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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RPS slams GPhC for July exam failures

Regulator rebuked as exam candidates face stumbling blocks once more.

09 Aug 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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