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New gene-editing regulation bill in Parliament discussion
A bill is currently being reviewed in the House of Commons regarding gene-editing of plants and animals and products produced from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
PSNC to expand pharmacy technician role
The Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC) are currently in the negotiating the expanding of the role of the pharmacy technician to provide more key services within a pharmacy.
Are you a Registered Pharmacist?
Are you a Registered Pharmacist? Have you carried out your Revalidation?
Superintendent Pharmacist training and support
Superintendent Pharmacist training and support – Many pharmacists don’t feel confident or have a full understanding of the role and responsibilities of a superintendent pharmacists.
Does the GPhC have enough power to regulate online pharmacy and large corporates?
Executives at the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) have recognised and suggested that the GPhC would need more regulatory powers to manage online pharmacies and larger corporate pharmacy companies.
Large Pharmacy Multiples Reducing Hours
Morrisons is the latest supermarket to announce cut down of hours in its stores which operate pharmacies. This announcement has come in order to give the staff a better work life balance and look after their wellbeing, Morrison’s claims.
Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS): Sickle Cell Disease
The Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) launched in 2014 and allows patients with unmet clinical needs to gain early access to unlicensed medicines and medicines to be used outside of their licence.
New Medicine Service (NMS)
The New Medicine Service (NMS) was introduced on the 1st October 2011 with the aim to offer advice and guidance for patients with long term conditions who are prescribed new medicines. The service is provided for free by the NHS in your local pharmacy.
The Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUK TCA) Protocol
The Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUK TCA) was entered into force on the 1st of April 2021.
Medical Device Apps – Stand-alone software and apps
Medical device apps are becoming increasingly more common as healthcare management tools used in hospitals and community settings.
Social media, join PCL … And how do I promote my own business?
Social media can be exhilarating when a flood of new customers come knocking on your door due to posts they have seen on various platforms.
The call for a higher authority in health and social care
The call for a higher authority in health and social care has been recommended by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) in a new report called safer care for all, solutions from professional regulation and beyond.