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Policy

Former president says RPS moves towards Royal College status lack transparency

Ash Soni affirms support of the RPS’s decision to seek Royal College status and become a charity but challenges transparency of the process.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Policy

RPS responds to call for evidence on assisted dying

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its Second Reading stage last November and is now be considered by MPs in committee sessions.

28 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Digital & technology

RPS launches new policy on use of ‘AI in Pharmacy’

The RPS has published a new policy outlining how artificial intelligence can be used to support pharmacy services.

14 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

Policy

Select committee report: Government makes no promises on pharmacy funding

The Government says it is committed to expanding the clinical role of community pharmacy and improving workforce planning but won’t make any commitments on funding.

13 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

Pharmacy team

First-of-its-kind pharmacy technician fellowship launched

Applications for 'unique' fellowship will open on January 22

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Regulations

Pharmacist struck off after falsifying CPPE documentation

Pharmacist acted dishonestly and dodged employers' attempts to resolve issues, says GPhC

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Regulations

Suspension for pharmacist who sent medicines to Sierra Leone

GPhC notes 'unique circumstances' of pharmacist who sent CDs to a struggling community

19 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

Education & training

58pc pass rate for GPhC's autumn registration assessment

Only 667 of the 1,146 candidates who sat the GPhC’s registration assessment on 12 November passed.

17 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

Practice

Mandatory rotations in foundation training year delayed to 2027/28

Mandatory rotations during the 2026/27 foundation pharmacist training programme are being delayed, with full implementation not anticipated until 2027/28.

17 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article