Yearly Archives: 2017

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GPhC responds to release of Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care

The Scottish Government today published a refreshed strategy for pharmacy in Scotland called Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care:  A Strategy for Scotland.  Responding to the publication, Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said:

“We welcome the publication of Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care, and support its goals for further improvements to the health and care of patients in Scotland.

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Regulators publish joint statement on conflicts of interest

The General Pharmaceutical Council and the other eight regulators of health and care professionals have signed a joint statement, which sets out what is expected of all healthcare professionals in relation to avoiding, declaring and managing conflicts of interest across all healthcare settings.

The statement is intended to support each regulator’s professional standards, codes and guidance, which the statement says “should be the overriding consideration for professionals.”  
 

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Results from June registration assessment announced

We are pleased to announce the names of the 2208 pre-registration trainee pharmacists who passed their registration assessment in June.

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GPhC to consult on guidance to ensure a safe and effective pharmacy team

The General Pharmaceutical Council has launched a consultation on new guidance for pharmacy owners which outlines what they are expected to do to ensure everyone in the pharmacy team can provide safe and effective services to patients a...

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GPhC council meeting on 6 July

Our next council meeting takes place on Thursday 6 July. 

Read the agenda and the papers for the meeting.

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