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PDA calls on GPhC to hold new assessment as soon as possible

The PDA also wants to know what "individual, collective and even legal action" may be needed to support students.

05 Jul 2022

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GPhC: Exam candidates who fail may get provisional registration

GPhC to explore provreg status for affected candidates - but some say this could be unfair on others.

01 Jul 2022

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Lack of government support for pharmacy criticised in the Lords

Labour peer Lord Hunt said it was “quite extraordinary” that the government is “doing so little to support the sector."

29 Jun 2022

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APG relaunches to give pharmacy a voice in Stormont

CPNI chief Gerard Greene said he would use the group to raise concerns about workforce pressures.

28 Jun 2022

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GPhC launches duty of candour guidance for pharmacy professionals

The resources will help pharmacy teams fulfil their duty to be open and honest with patients when things go wrong.

23 Jun 2022

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Boots responds to criticism of decision to stop blister pack service

Boots says guidance does not recommend supplying MCCAs to all patients.

22 Jun 2022

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Decisive vote in favour of proposals to overhaul pharmacy representation

Almost 90 per cent of participating pharmacies approve the RSG's reform proposals.

22 Jun 2022

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Pharmacies told to stop supplying batch of Phenobarbital 60mg tablets

The MHRA said all remaining stock should be quarantined and returned to its supplier.

13 Jun 2022

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Jailed zolpidem pharmacist struck off the register

Solihull pharmacist who took part in illegal exportation of sleeping tablets removed from the register.

10 Jun 2022

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DHSC: Community pharmacies won’t be issuing fit notes after law change

Pharmacists can't assess fitness to work 'over the counter,' the Government argues.

09 Jun 2022

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Commission launched to examine pharmacy professional leadership across UK

The UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership will meet up to four times this year.

07 Jun 2022

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GPhC defends decision to scrap IP rule despite concerns over inexperience

The GPhC warned last month that “clinically inexperienced independent prescribers" were operating online.

01 Jun 2022

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RPS ‘thinking about’ launching professional indemnity cover

RPS gauging members' interest in a potential new indemnity service.

31 May 2022

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Online pharmacy failed to check suicide patient’s record

A pharmacist working for an online pharmacy prescribed the patient with propranolol.

31 May 2022

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GPhC council get £2.5k pay rises to ‘attract high calibre members’

Council members voted on a 20 per cent increase to their pay in a recent meeting,

26 May 2022

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RPS urges Government to draft pharmacy workforce retention strategy

Pharmacists at high risk of burnout, the RPS warns health select committee.

25 May 2022

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