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GPhC under pressure to scrap assessment for pro-regs

The GPhC is coming under pressure to delay or scrap the assessment for provisionally-registered pharmacists.

06 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC decision on antisemitism case referred to high court

A GPhC fitness to practise ruling has been referred to the High Court after the regulator was accused of failing to make a finding of antisemitism.

06 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC will help all existing pharmacists become prescribers

The GPhC says it will take steps from 2021 onwards to support all pharmacists who are already on the register to train as independent prescribers.

15 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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All new pharmacists to prescribe as GPhC approves plans

The GPhC has approved the new standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists.

 

11 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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All new pharmacists to prescribe as GPhC approves plans

The GPhC has approved the new standards for the initial education and training of pharmacists.

 

11 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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CPhOs pen letter of gratitude to the UK's pharmacies

On 26 November 2020, a joint letter of support to UK pharmacy staff, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists was published.

11 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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A fifth of provisionally registered pharmacists are not employed

Twenty per cent of provisionally registered pharmacists are not currently employed in the sector, according to data published by the GPhC.

04 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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A fifth of provisionally registered pharmacists are not employed

Twenty per cent of provisionally registered pharmacists are not currently employed in the sector, according to data published by the GPhC.

04 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: Online registration exam must be sat in person

The GPhC has confirmed that its first online registration assessment will be held in mid-March, with candidates travelling to Pearson VUE test centres.

01 Dec 2020 , 1 Min Article

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EEA pharmacy qualifications to be recognised after Brexit

Government guidance published for pharmacists who want to practice in the UK after Brexit.

27 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to implement new education standards 'as early as possible'

New standards include the aim of people being independent prescribers at the point of registration.

18 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist education 'must address racial inequalities'

BPA president Elsy Gomez Campos warns pharmacy is hindered by a “deep-rooted denial” of racial inequality.

16 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: Why is the GPhC making such odd decisions?

In as much as it is possible to have a ‘good’ pandemic, the GPhC seemed to manage it back in the spring – but there have been some curious decisions since then.

16 Nov 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Trainees pharmacists 'must do 90 hours' prescribing training'

Trainees will be required to complete 90 hours’ training in independent prescribing as part of their foundation year, the GPhC has indicated.

 

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Trainees pharmacists 'must do 90 hours' prescribing training'

Trainees will be required to complete 90 hours’ training in independent prescribing as part of their foundation year, the GPhC has indicated.

 

12 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC seeks to tackle overrepresentation of BAME cases

The GPhC says it plans to understand and tackle the overrepresentation of BAME individuals in fitness to practise concerns.

05 Nov 2020 , 1 Min Article

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