GPhC

GPhC to consult on rule changes to allow FtP hearings by videolink

The GPhC wants to make rule changes permanent after pandemic.

Revalidation changes carried over to recognise Covid pressures facing registrants.

The proposals would make it easier and quicker for pharmacists to become prescribers.

Whistleblowing reports to GPhC dropped to less than a quarter compared to previous year.

Some pharmacists accused of �not understanding the prescribing process they were involved in�. �

Of the 2,189 candidates attempting the exam for the first time, the pass rate was 83 per cent

Five out of six KPIs remain flagged 'red' in first quarter of 2021 but performance reported satisfactory elsewhere

Review on the way on how GPhC charges, accredits and recognises training courses

GPhC says proposals aim to boost the number of pharmacist prescribers in period up to 2026

GPhC warns of "serious patient safety concerns" with online prescribers.

Regulator rebuked as exam candidates face stumbling blocks once more.

Current chair Nigel Clarke said the new appointee "will have the opportunity to help shape the future of pharmacy".

GPhC and chief pharmaceutical officers acknowledge vital role technicians play in pharmacy teams

The high court has ordered the GPhC to reopen a fitness to practise case involving allegations of antisemitism

The GPhC has reminded pharmacy teams to ensure they have safeguards in place when prescribing valproate to patients.

Do new proposals for regulating health professionals make sense, given the learnings of the pandemic?

The GPhC has said it will seek to "arrange a more effective booking process" for future registration exams after many faced difficulties in March.

Provisionally registered pharmacists in Scotland who failed the March registration assessment are to receive financial support from the NHS to resit.

Eighty-eight per cent of candidates sitting the online registration assessment in March achieved a pass, the GPhC announced this morning.

Community pharmacists could play a valuable role in prescribing for a wide range of common and long-term conditions, says the RPS.