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GPhC launches consultation on standards for chief pharmacists

The GPhC said the consultation, which closes on April 16, seeks the views of the public, health professionals, the NHS and wider health sector.

24 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off for not declaring train fare convictions

Pharmacist had told her employer and the GPhC that she did not have any convictions

24 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC tells pharmacist to undertake sexual boundaries training

Two colleagues and one patient complained about pharmacist's 'inappropriate' behaviour

19 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA repeats call for CQC to regulate pharmacy premises

Non-pharmacist business owners should also be regulated, he told MPs at an evidence session for the parliamentary pharmacy inquiry.

18 Jan 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Pharmacist who misused patient data gets three-month suspension

Pharmacist used data inappropriately but behaviour fell short of 'most serious conduct'

17 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article

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University of Leicester launches MPharm course to ‘plug nation’s skill gap’

Launching in September, the course will take between 30 and 40 students in its first year

10 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS launches general election manifesto on pharmacy

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society urged its members to send the manifesto to potential candidates in their local constituencies.

08 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Online pharmacy guidance is clear, GPhC chief insists after BBC exposé

BBC reporters were able to buy over 1,600 prescription-only medicines from online pharmacies by entering false information.

05 Jan 2024 , 6 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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We secured over £500k in settlements for members in 2023, claims PDA

The union said it helped individual employed pharmacists secure pay-outs ranging from under £10,000 to over £125,000.

03 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article

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