GPhC sets out which concerns it will investigate as referrals hit record high New acceptance criteria have been published by the GPhC to clarify which concerns can trigger a fitness to practice investigation.

GPhC sets out which concerns it will investigate as referrals hit record high

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RPS and GPhC commit to tackle differential attainment for Black pharmacy students A commitment to tackle differential attainment and degree awarding gaps across pharmacy education has been reinforced by the RPS and GPhC.

RPS and GPhC commit to tackle differential attainment for Black pharmacy students

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Great to deliver a focused study day today for trainee pharmacists at Everest Pharmacy 💊

We covered:
✔️ GPhC registration assessment resource pack training
✔️ Clinical skills for hypertension and respiratory complaints

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GPhC updates its inspection decision making framework GPhC has released an updated inspection decision making framework, adding clearer guidance and new examples to support more consistent regulatory decisions across registered pharmacies.

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#GPhC has issued an updated version of its inspection decision making framework.

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GPhC updates its inspection framework The GPhC has updated its inspection framework to ‘support consistent decision making’ in its assessment of pharmacies.

GPhC updates its inspection framework

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Pharmacy supervision legislation to come into force today From today, supervision changes mean that pharmacists can authorise pharmacy teams to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions.

Pharmacy supervision legislation to come into force today

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GPhC warns pharmacy teams over emerging safety issues Warnings have been issued to pharmacy teams about emerging safety issues across multiple areas of practice in a letter from the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) .

GPhC warns pharmacy teams over emerging safety issues

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Registration assessment pass rate revealed The pass rate for the registration assessment in November was 61.5%, the GPhC and the PSNI have now revealed.

Registration assessment pass rate revealed

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Registration assessment pass rate revealed The pass rate for the registration assessment in November was 61.5%, the GPhC and the PSNI have now revealed.

Registration assessment pass rate revealed

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Our #QuoteoftheWeek is from #TheGPhC, which has launched a consultation on standards for #ResponsiblePharmacists and #superintendentpharmacists, which will support legislation coming into effect in 2026

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GPhC writes to pharmacy teams after methotrexate dispensed with instruction to take once daily The pharmacy regulator has written to pharmacy teams after it received a concern that methotrexate had been dispensed with a label instructing a patient to take the medication once daily rather than…

The #GPhC has written to pharmacy teams after following reports that #methotrexate had been dispensed with instructions to take it once daily rather than once weekly

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Regulator appoints clinical fellow to understand attainment gap within pharmacy education The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has appointed Niketa Platt as its new Scottish clinical leadership pharmacy fellow to focus on differential attainment within pharmacy education. In a…

#NiketaPlatt has been named as the next Scottish clinical leadership pharmacy fellow to focus on differential attainment within pharmacy education

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Pharmacy regulator chief executive joins from police watchdog The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced Kathie Cashell as its new chief executive and registrar. Cashell, who currently holds the position of deputy director general at the…

#TheGPhC has announced #KathieCashell as its new chief executive and registrar

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Warning to pharmacist who approved meds with ‘thumbs up emoji’ A pharmacist has been issued a warning for checking prescriptions remotely via WhatsApp and approving them with a ‘thumbs up emoji’.

Warning to pharmacist who approved meds with ‘thumbs up emoji’

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Regulators working to combat confusion over reporting weight loss meds adverts Action is being taken to ‘streamline’ the process of reporting illegal weight loss drug ads amid some confusion, UK regulators have said.

Regulators working to combat confusion over reporting weight loss meds adverts

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GPhC medicinal cannabis supply review flags gaps in information sharing The GPhC has called for stronger collaboration between clinics, suppliers and pharmacies involved in the supply of cannabis-based products

GPhC medicinal cannabis supply review flags gaps in information sharing

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Regulators working to combat confusion over reporting weight loss meds adverts Action is being taken to ‘streamline’ the process of reporting illegal weight loss drug ads amid some confusion, UK regulators have said.

Regulators working to combat confusion over reporting weight loss meds adverts

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GPhC report shows action against pharmacies over weight loss drug supply The GPhC took enforcement action against ‘at least 12’ pharmacies in relation to their supply of weight loss drugs

GPhC report shows action against pharmacies over weight loss drug supply

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GPhC consults on ‘important changes’ to pharmacy technician training A consultation on changes to the education and training of pharmacy technicians has been launched by the GPhC recognising the ‘evolving’ role.

GPhC consults on ‘important changes’ to pharmacy technician training

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Whistleblower disclosures to GPhC surge, highlighting fitness to practise risks - Fitness to Practise News by Kings View Chambers Whistleblower disclosures to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) jumped by 208 percent over the past year.

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Whistleblower disclosures to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) jumped by 208 percent over the past year.

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GPhC consults on ‘important changes’ to pharmacy technician training A consultation on changes to the education and training of pharmacy technicians has been launched by the GPhC recognising the ‘evolving’ role.

GPhC consults on ‘important changes’ to pharmacy technician training

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Pharmacists issued reminder over guidance on supplying Botox The pharmacy regulator was ‘very concerned’ that some pharmacists had been caught supplying illegal Botox without a face-to-face consultation.

Pharmacists issued reminder over guidance on supplying Botox

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Updated enforcement notice on weight loss meds adverts An updated enforcement notice on weight management prescription-only medicines has been issued by the GPhC and the ASA.

Updated enforcement notice on weight loss meds adverts

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Regulator fails on timeliness standard for fitness-to-practise cases for seventh year in a row The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has failed to meet a regulatory standard on timeliness for fitness-to-practise (FtP) cases for the seventh consecutive year, according to the Professional…

#GPhC failed to meet a regulatory standard on timeliness for fitness-to-practise cases for the 7th consecutive year, according to the #PSA

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Creating effective assessment activities for foundation trainees Introduction Foundation trainee pharmacists’ training year can be viewed as a transition from academic study to professional practice. During this 52-week structured placement, foundation trainees…

*Creating effective assessment activities for foundation trainees*

This article shows how designated prescribing practitioners and designated supervisors can use the #GPhC learning outcomes and #NHSEngland assessment strategy to plan effective activities for #foundationtrainees

GPhC reveals draft criteria to cut record number of fitness-to-practise concerns The pharmacy regulator has published draft ‘acceptance criteria’ as part of efforts to reduce the number of fitness-to-practise (FtP) concerns it receives. In council papers due to be discussed by…

The #GPhC has published draft ‘acceptance criteria’ as part of efforts to reduce the number of fitness-to-practise concerns it receives

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GPhC seeking ‘outstanding individual’ to become new chief executive and registrar The GPhC is seeking its next chief executive and registrar, following the announcement that Duncan Rudkin will step down on 31 December 2025.

GPhC seeking ‘outstanding individual’ to become new chief executive and registrar

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GPhC seeking ‘outstanding individual’ to become new chief executive and registrar The GPhC is seeking its next chief executive and registrar, following the announcement that Duncan Rudkin will step down on 31 December 2025.

GPhC seeking ‘outstanding individual’ to become new chief executive and registrar

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GPhC unveils new chair of Assurance and Appointments Committee The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has named Patricia Gallan as the new chair of its Assurance and Appointments Committee (AAC).

GPhC unveils new chair of Assurance and Appointments Committee

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Pharmacies issued warning over advertising weight loss jab switches The GPhC has expressed concerns over ‘inappropriate marketing messages’ being used around weight loss medicines.

Pharmacies issued warning over advertising weight loss jab switches

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