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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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GPhC hammered over exam delay chaos

The regulator has been severely criticised and again accused of putting students through unnecessary stress and anxiety.

30 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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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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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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GPhC suspends pharmacist who prescribed 'irrationally and unsafely'

Prescribing pharmacist acted far beyond his competence, an FtP committee has found.

24 May 2022

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GPhC: Apprenticeship would not be shortcut to qualification

The regulator said the scheme must meet the criteria of initial pharmacist registration to ensure standards are met.

20 May 2022

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GPhC caught up in fresh assessment controversy

The regulator told candidates who booked before the official opening time that their place would be cancelled.

19 May 2022

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GPhC scraps two-year rule for pharmacists training as prescribers

GPhC relaxes rules for those who want to train as independent prescribers.

13 May 2022

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NHS reviewing claims that pharmacy overcharged for prescription

London pharmacy defends its attempts to prevent dispensing drugs at a loss.

10 May 2022

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Strong support to carry on remote FtP hearings, says GPhC

Almost 80 per cent agree that remote hearings are positive for patients and registrants.

09 May 2022

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GPhC confirms new standards for revalidation accounts

The GPhC said reflective accounts can involve a pharmacy professional’s experiences during Covid.

03 May 2022

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GPhC will decide exceptions to responsible pharmacist rules

DHSC to push ahead with planned legislation changes despite many expressing concern.

29 Apr 2022

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GPhC launches public consultation on equality in pharmacies

Pharmacy owners must fulfil legal and regulatory requirements when it comes to equality.

07 Apr 2022

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GPhC standards 'flexible' on support for Ukrainian refugees

Regulator issues a statement on support efforts for those fleeing to Britain.

23 Mar 2022

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GPhC reinstates full revalidation requirements from October

Six records required from October 1 as GPhC returns to pre-pandemic arrangements.

23 Mar 2022

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