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GPhC to consult on changes to registration for internationally qualified pharmacists

The regulator wants to replace the current two-year scheme with a one-year programme of study and in-practice training.

06 Aug 2024

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UK riots: Pharmacies urged not to take ‘unnecessary risks’

Pharmacies urged to liaise with police in areas that have seen violent unrest.

06 Aug 2024

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CPS welcomes conscientious objection clause in Scotland’s assisted dying Bill

Pharmacists who do not want to supply drugs to help terminally ill patients die could opt out.

05 Aug 2024

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GPs capping appointments is ‘great opportunity’ for Pharmacy First

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan said it was “more important than ever” the public is aware of Pharmacy First.

02 Aug 2024

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RPS: Puberty blocker legislation could ‘criminalise’ pharmacists

Ban on new prescriptions poses a legal threat to pharmacists, Society warns.

01 Aug 2024

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Take screenshots, PDA tells locums amid ‘increase’ in employers reneging on terms

PDA alleges rise in businesses unilaterally changing agreed terms of locum shifts.

01 Aug 2024

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Pharmacy First threshold for August reduced from 20 to 15

CPE chief Janet Morrison said negotiator will “review ongoing service data” with DHSC and NHSE.

31 Jul 2024

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Category M error is “severe blow” to pharmacy, warns Numark chairman

Harry McQuillan said the Government was penalising pharmacies for a mistake they were not responsible for.

31 Jul 2024

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‘Dishonest’ online pharmacist who issued prescriptions in under a minute struck off

Online pharmacist struck off after 'mean' ex-employers 'swanned off to Dubai'.

31 Jul 2024

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Pass rate for registration exam dips slightly to 75 per cent

GPhC announces top line results for the June 25 registration assessment.

30 Jul 2024

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Pharmacies claimed for 400,000 Pharmacy First consultations in first three months

Seventy-eight per cent of consultations resulted in a medicine being supplied to patients.

29 Jul 2024

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Re-opening P meds debate is ‘premature and dangerous’ says PDA

PDA challenges Society by launching its own survey on P medicine self-selection.

25 Jul 2024

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RPS concerned practices are deprioritising structured medication reviews

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has made a series of recommendations to ensure pharmacy teams are supported to deliver SMRs.

23 Jul 2024

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GPhC to review fees policy in its next five-year strategy

Regulator to review fees policy as part of efforts to ensure financial sustainability.

15 Jul 2024

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RPS issues call for evidence on self-selection of P meds

The Society wants to hear from a wide range of pharmacists and pharmacy team members.

12 Jul 2024

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Labour win sparks optimism but pharmacy talks not expected for weeks

As Labour celebrates a return to power, pharmacy waits for 2024-25 community pharmacy contractual framework talks to resume.

05 Jul 2024

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