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Mandatory rotations in foundation training year delayed to 2027/28

Mandatory rotations during the 2026/27 foundation pharmacist training programme are being delayed, with full implementation not anticipated until 2027/28.

17 Dec 2024

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Improving the quality of your Pharmacy First consultations

A successful pilot of software designed to enhance the quality, safety and efficiency of Pharmacy First consultations is looking for more participants. Saša Janković reports.

16 Dec 2024

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Record keeping and communication

This CPD module is suitable for use as part of pharmacists’ continuing professional development, a key component of the revalidation process. After reading this module you can include it in your personal Pharmacy Magazine revalidation record.

25 Sep 2024

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FIP on the importance of supporting a service-oriented pharmacy practice model

FIP holding statement sets out requirements for achieving a fully person-centred and service-orientated pharmacy practice model

03 Sep 2024

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Charac partners with ECG to provide end-to-end digital PGD service

Healthcare provider Charac is partnering with training provider ECG to develop an end-to-end digital PGD service for community pharmacies, to launch at the end of July

24 Jun 2024

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GPhC receives record FtP concerns amid capacity worries

Organisational capacity still a challenge for regulator as it receives record complaint numbers.

11 Jun 2024

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More independent prescribing training places announced

An additional 3,000 training places for community pharmacy was announced by CPhO David Webb at this year’s CPC.

10 May 2024

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New independent prescribing training for pharmacists in Wales

Programme will underpin delivery of the national Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Service (PIPS).

08 Apr 2024

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Boosting pharmacy in the south west of England

The South West Pharmacy Research Network was set up to address the challenges of pharmacy recruitment and research activity in the region. So, one year on, how is it doing? Dr Matthew Jones (pictured below), senior lecturer at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath, explains.

05 Apr 2024

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Sigma Conference 2024

Community pharmacy in the integrated NHS: How pharmacy professionals working in a multidisciplinary team can help to improve the health of local communities.

05 Mar 2024

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PDA takes umbrage over GPhC and CPhO 'letter of thanks'

Joint letter of thanks to pharmacists in England highlights workforce pressures - an issue consistently highlighted by PDA

09 Jan 2024

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NHSE and GPhC warn of “exceptional challenges” facing pharmacy teams

In an unusual move, David Webb and Duncan Rudkin seek to reassure pharmacists that current pressures would be taken into account in the event of regulatory action.

04 Jan 2024

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PDA gives cautious welcome to DHSC supervision consultation

PDA is cautious because modernised model of practice can only be delivered if changes to the law are supported by new Rules and Regulations from the regulator.

19 Dec 2023

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