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PDA asks GPhC if it will examine non-reporting of Covid infections

The PDA writes to the GPhC to ask if it will investigate why no pharmacy employer has reported occupational Covid infections.

04 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Home-use antibody tests could be approved 'within months'

A coronavirus antibody test is currently undergoing ‘ease of use trials’ to determine whether it can be used by the general public.

03 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC defends antibody test ban

It is “legitimate and appropriate” for the GPhC to take action over 'retail issues' chief executive Duncan Rudkin has claimed.

30 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pre-reg training year could be replaced from 2021

The pre-registration year for trainee pharmacists could be scrapped and replaced with a ‘one-year foundation programme’ as early as next summer.

27 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC presses ahead with premises fee hike despite opposition

The GPhC is to increase its premises renewal fees by £103 from next April, despite two-thirds of consultation respondents opposing the plans. 

24 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists warned not to offer antibody tests

Pharmacists are being urged not to offer Covid-19 antibody tests out of fears that individuals who test positive may assume they are immune.

22 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC income up slightly and expenditure down in 2019-20

The GPhC saw its income increase slightly over the last 12 months according to its latest financial report.

20 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Essential protected characteristics will stay in GPhC papers

The GPhC says protected characteristics will stay in papers handed to its investigating committee if they provide “essential” context.

17 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC prepared to pursue employers over Covid risk assessments

The GPhC is prepared to investigate employers who fail to carry out covid-19 risk assessments, chief executive Duncan Rudkin has said.

15 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC to 'blind' FtP hearings to avoid racial bias

The GPhC will trial a system aimed at ensuring its regulation is fair and unhindered by unconscious bias.

15 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Court refuses GPhC application to suspend zopiclone pharmacists

The High Court has refused an application to extend a suspension order against two pharmacists accused of illegally supplying controlled drugs.

08 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC lacks power to pursue pharmacy owners, says PDA

The PDA says it is still concerned the GPhC does not have “adequate powers” to regulate pharmacy owners.

02 Jul 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC announces new approach to revalidation

Anyone with a renewal deadline between September 1 and December 31 this year will only be required to submit a reflective account.

30 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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BAME risk assessments 'must be carried out within weeks'

Employers must carry out Covid-19 risk assessments for all staff in at-risk groups within the next few weeks, NHS England & Improvement has said.

29 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Watchdog investigating pharmacies over handgel prices

The CMA has launched investigations into four retailers, including pharmacies, suspected of charging “excessive and unfair prices”.

29 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC: review risk assessments in light of BAME Covid-19 risk

GPhC reminds pharmacy owners that they have a responsibility to identify and manage risks

22 Jun 2020 , 1 Min Article

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