Newly qualified prescribing pharmacists

Newly qualified prescribing pharmacists

The majority of the pharmacists joining the GPhC register from summer 2026 will be independent prescribers from the point of registration. They have made fundamental changes to the initial education and training standards which are set to ensure pharmacists are ready to join the register as prescribers.

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

Tobacco and Vapes Bill becomes law

The next generation will be smoke-free as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill was granted Royal Assent on 29th April 2026. This deliveries an historic step towards a smoke-free UK and protecting people from the harms of tobacco by making it illegal to sell tobacco to anyone born on or after 1st January 2009.