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General Pharmaceutical Council

Pharmacy Magazine provides information on the general pharmaceutical council to give you the latest stories and news to keep your pharmaceutical knowledge up to scratch.

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Registrants asked GPhC for clarity over possible strike action  

Regulator queried about its stance on industrial action by pharmacy professionals

03 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC apologises again for June exam issues as 80 per cent pass

The regulator said 2,147 out of 2,697 candidates who sat last month’s assessment passed the exam.

29 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC promises to look into ‘complex issue’ of pharmacy closures

Duncan Rudkin says the issue is financial and labour market-driven rather than regulatory.

27 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC chief: We’re not too soft on the big multiples

Rudkin says the regulator does not treat one sector any differently to others

18 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA calls on GPhC to hold new assessment as soon as possible

The PDA also wants to know what "individual, collective and even legal action" may be needed to support students.

05 Jul 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC defends decision to scrap IP rule despite concerns over inexperience

The GPhC warned last month that “clinically inexperienced independent prescribers" were operating online.

01 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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More online pharmacies are failing GPhC standards

The regulator said a number of clinically inexperienced pharmacist prescribers are working for online pharmacies.

13 May 2022 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC condemns 'unacceptable' reports of valproate supply without warning leaflet

A Sunday Times report revealed prescribers are supplying pregnant women with the drug without proper information.

20 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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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 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC temporary register to close on September 30

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the temporary register can re-apply to join the permanent register.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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General Pharmaceutical Council appoints new chair

Gisela Abbam has extensive experience in the health and life sciences sector and the formulation of public policy.

16 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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FIP: Global co-operation needed to regulate online pharmacies

The General Pharmaceutical Council said it was not aware of the report but will 'follow up' on it.

09 Dec 2021 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to 'look into' automation patient safety concerns

The regulator will examine innovations including automated clinical checks and will take action where needed.

07 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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