Yearly Archives: 2018

/2018

Current weather conditions: putting patients first

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognises that extreme weather conditions forecast across Great Britain could present major challenges for all those affected, including pharmacies providing vital services to patients. GPhC Ch...

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GPhC welcomes new measures to improve patient safety

Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC said: We welcome the new measures to help reduce medication errors and improve patient safety announced by the Secretary of State today. We know that pharmacy professionals play a key role in p...

By |February 23rd, 2018|Lexpos News|Comments Off on GPhC welcomes new measures to improve patient safety

GPhC responds to Which? article on pharmacies

The consumer publication Which? has published results of an investigation into sales of over the counter medicines in both independent pharmacies and large pharmacy chains. The GPhC has responded to the article.

Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC said:

“This report serves as an important reminder to pharmacy professionals that one of the best ways to ensure the health and safety of patients, particularly in regard to over the counter medicines, is to ask questions through an open and helpful discussion. 

By |February 16th, 2018|Lexpos News|Comments Off on GPhC responds to Which? article on pharmacies

myGPhC currently unavailable

We are currently experiencing problems with myGPhC and are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. 

By |February 12th, 2018|Lexpos News|Comments Off on myGPhC currently unavailable

GPhC responds to concerns raised by pharmacy professionals in relation to the case of Dr Bawa-Garba

Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said:

“We recognise that the GMC case of Dr Bawa-Garba has caused concern among pharmacy professionals. It is a difficult and tragic case and we will be considering any implications with others. We will actively engage with the rapid review commissioned by the Secretary of State and led by Professor Norman Williams, and carefully consider all of the outcomes of that review.

By |February 6th, 2018|Lexpos News|Comments Off on GPhC responds to concerns raised by pharmacy professionals in relation to the case of Dr Bawa-Garba