General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

PDA criticises pharmacy regulator for ‘failing to use data effectively’ to bridge attainment gap

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said in a consultation response that it was “not confident the General Pharmaceutical Council will use any additional data to deliver meaningful improvement and change to the experience or outcomes for students”.…

Scottish government passes law change to close gaps in regulation of independent pharmacist-run clinics

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Scotland who wish to provide an independent clinic must now register with Health Improvement Scotland.…

A flexible approach will make the most of changes to pharmacy education and training

As pharmacy training sites prepare to supervise a cohort of trainee prescribing pharmacists, Noma Al-Ahmad shares her view on how to navigate the new requirements.…

Government introduces ‘emergency ban’ on overseas prescriptions for puberty blockers

The new arrangements, which apply to gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues, follow the Cass Review recommendation that inappropriate overseas prescribing of hormone supplies should be prevented.…

To DPP or not to DPP: who trains the trainers?

The Pharmaceutical Journal’s health policy columnist considers the value of incentivising designated prescribing practitioners to supervise trainee pharmacists from 2025.…

Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: how to revise learning outcomes relating to clinical knowledge and therapeutic approaches

The third of a three-part series for foundation trainees preparing for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessments, this article looks at how to approach learning outcomes related to therapeutic approaches and clinical practice.…

Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: how to approach learning outcomes relating to professional practice

The second of a three-part series for foundation trainees preparing for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessments. Part 2 looks at how to approach learning outcomes related to professional practice.…

Pharmacy regulator considers giving up legal authority to conduct covert investigations of pharmacists

The General Pharmaceutical Council has not used its covert surveillance powers since being granted them in 2018.…

Preparing for the GPhC registration exams: six steps to help you effectively plan your revision

The first of a three-part series for foundation trainees preparing for the General Pharmaceutical Council registration assessments, this article shows how the assessment framework can be used to guide your revision and break down exam questions.…

Chief pharmacist role should be mandatory, says RPS

The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists has also raised concerns about the wellbeing of chief pharmacists, who it said face risk of burnout, in response to a consultation on draft standards for the role of chief pharmacists.…