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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.
Arrangements for primary care services during the Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II on Monday 19th September
With the very sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, plans are underway for arrangements for primary care services ahead of her funeral on Monday the 19th of September …
Temperature controlled transport
Temperature controlled transport, are you transporting Pharmaceuticals correctly? This is a hot topic right now, especially with the unprecedented weather we have begun to experience lately.
Covid Booster Supply Issues
Covid Booster Supply Issues – Many pharmacies have reported that they are only receiving ‘a fraction’ of the Covid booster vaccines in their order deliveries. Despite placing orders for the vaccines, one pharmacy leader has spoken out and claimed they aren’t receiving their allocated deliveries of the boosters and are worried they will not have enough supply and may have to turn patients away.
Four things the GPhC is committed to
Back in June this year, GPhC faced so much criticism for the delays, IT disruptions and stress caused for many trainee pharmacists sitting their exam.