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Watchdog reprimands Novo Nordisk over £8m in undisclosed payments

PCMPA reprimands Danish drugs firm for under-declaration of payments to health bodies.

10 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC clamps down on pharmacy selling unlicensed women’s libido products

Severe restrictions placed on online pharmacy selling compound sildenafil products to women.

05 Jul 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Boots accuracy technician struck off after 'falsifying clinical checks'

Removal 'the only proportionate outcome' following ACT's 'gross breach of trust' says GPhC.

12 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Government greenlights two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing for January 2025

Legislation to enable two models of hub-and-spoke dispensing across the UK are planned to come into effect on 1 January 2025 “to gives the pharmacy sector time to explore the relevance of the new hub-and-spoke models to their businesses”.

14 May 2024 , 4 Min Article

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‘Illicit’ online medicine sales a ‘global phenomenon’ says MHRA

Consumers like the convenience and low prices of online providers – but there are risks, says MHRA

01 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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The curious logic of fitness to practise decisions

How does the GPhC fit the punishment to the crime?

26 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS updates patient safety standards

Implementation will demonstrate a patient safety culture in all pharmacy teams, says the RPS.

24 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC might relinquish its ‘covert surveillance’ powers

GPhC's risk committee asks if the powers – which have never been used – are needed

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS expresses concerns over GPhC’s draft standards for chief pharmacists

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warned the standards may not provide a framework to support staff to report errors.

10 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Don’t breach responsible pharmacist rules again, GPhC warns Jhoots superintendent

GPhC issues warning after two breaches of RP regulations found at Jhoots branches.

09 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Drug companies must ‘offer solutions’ to assuage HRT competition worries

Theramex's acquisition of Viatris HRT ranges could lead to price hikes, says CMA

04 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC suspends online superintendent who allowed ‘unfettered’ opioid access

'Relatively short' suspension needed to assure public, says FtP committee.

02 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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‘Serious concerns’ about NI pharmacy regulator’s ‘ability to address issues’

PSNI fails to provide accurate information to overseeing body in review process

28 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Two pharmacists among new appointments to GPhC council

GPhC appoints new members after receiving a high volume of applications

14 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist struck off after death threat convictions

Pharmacist received 18 convictions for harassment and other offences

09 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician struck off after stealing blood sugar tests to sell on eBay

Pharmacy technician admitted to theft and breaches of patient confidentiality

30 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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