Be Careful What You Advertise
Most of us will know that it is illegal to promote prescription only medicines (POMs) to members of the public, however, it is always worth a reminder that you must be careful what you advertise.
Do you know the GPhC Standards you must adhere to when operating a pharmacy? Part 2, Principle 2 Staffing.
When operating a pharmacy, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will come and inspect you against the pharmacy standards, do you know what evidence you will need to present to demonstrate how your pharmacy adheres to the standards?
Codeine linctus to be reclassified to a prescription-only medicine
A press release from the MHRA today, 20th February 2024, has announced that Codeine linctus will be reclassified as a prescription only medicine because of the risk of abuse and addiction.
Pharmacy First
Pharmacy First officially launched on 1st February 2024 and 95% of pharmacies in England have signed up for the service. Pharmacists will soon have referrals from surgeries and from other sources for patients with sinusitis, sore throat, impetigo, UTIs, earache in Children, shingles and infected insect bites; and will be able to supply antibiotics where indicated.
GPhC Standards do you know what you must adhere to when operating a pharmacy? Part 1, Principle 1 Governance arrangements
When operating a pharmacy, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will come and inspect you against the pharmacy standards, do you know what evidence you will need to present to demonstrate how your pharmacy adheres to the standards?
Common Trends from 2023 GPhC Inspections
Now we have started 2024, this blog highlights the common trends identified from inspections carried out in 2023.