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ASPCP Conference 2019
Save the date! The 2019 ASPCP Conference will be held on Thursday 21st November at the Studio in Birmingham. An exciting programme of speakers is currently being organised and further details will be released on the website soon. Members will again have the...
Clinical Pharmacy Congress
JOIN IN EUROPE’S LARGEST CLINICAL PHARMACY GATHERING For the 8th year running The Clinical Pharmacy Congress will welcome the pharmacy community through its doors on the 7th - 8th June 2019 at ExCeL London. We are able to offer free access at these two education...
NICE guideline scope for cannabis-based products for medicinal use
As a registered stakeholder, the ASPCP will be responding to NICE guidance on cannabis-based products for medicinal use in the field of palliative and supportive care. NICE has released the guidance scope which is open for consultation until 4th Dec. If you would like...
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Are plants a necessity or a luxury?
on April 20, 2019 at 12:02 am
A new campaign says we should pay less tax on plants because they are good for the environment and mental health. […]
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Targeted checks 'prevent one-in-10 heart attacks'
on April 19, 2019 at 11:27 pm
Around 5,000 heart attacks and strokes a year could be prevented by personalising heart health checks. […]
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London loneliness: Hackney Brocals help men find friends
on April 19, 2019 at 11:19 pm
The group aims to tackle male isolation across London through regular meet ups and trips. […]
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Sore knee? Maybe you have a fabella
on April 18, 2019 at 10:59 pm
A little bone scientists thought was being lost to evolution seems to be making a comeback, say experts. […]
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Mother 'felt suicidal' after baby death news reports
on April 18, 2019 at 11:57 am
Holly Eastall says she felt suicidal after being falsely accused of abuse following her baby's death. […]
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Drug Safety Update: valproate medicines and serious harms in pregnancy - new annual risk acknowledgement form and clinical guidance from professional bodies to support compliance with the Pregnancy Prevention Programme
on April 18, 2019 at 7:41 am
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Drug Safety Update advises that ongoing patient survey data suggest that more effort is needed by clinicians to achieve full and timely c […]
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RPS England Board meeting – April update
on April 17, 2019 at 8:40 am
RPS England Board Chair Sandra Gidley comments on key outcomes The English Pharmacy Board gathered as part of their quarterly meetings to be updated on the RPS workplan for this year. They talked a […]
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Welsh Government drive to boost pharmacy workforce
by Jon Mackrell on April 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm
RPS in Wales welcomes the Welsh Government's commitment to invest further in the training of pharmacists for the future of healthcare in Wales. Increasing the number of training places and transfo […]
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We are asking the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education for urgent clarity
on April 16, 2019 at 3:59 pm
Following on a 10 day consultation on plans to introduce five-year apprenticeship, we are asking the IATE for urgent clarityand greater transparency. In light of the significant reservations expres […]
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Updated guidance for pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance
on April 16, 2019 at 10:16 am
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published updated guidance for pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance today. The new guidance is aimed at pharmacy owners to help make sur […]
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New safeguards for people seeking medicines online
by vagenjo on April 15, 2019 at 6:40 pm
Online pharmacies in Great Britain will have to follow our updated guidance to protect people getting medicines online We have strengthened our guidance for pharmacy owners to help make sure that people can only obtain medicines from online pharmacies that are safe and clinically appropriate for them. […]
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Report from meeting on safe and effective pharmacy teams
by vagenjo on April 12, 2019 at 8:29 am
We have published a report of a meeting we held on safe and effective pharmacy teams on 14 February 2019. […]
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GPhC Council - 11 April 2019
by bbellars on April 10, 2019 at 9:46 am
Our next council meeting takes place on Thursday 11 April 2019. Read the agenda and papers for the meeting. You can follow the meeting live from our twitter account […]
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Brexit update from Department of Health and Social Care in England
by suzannah.nobbs on April 4, 2019 at 3:09 pm
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, has written to all health and care staff in England, to give more information about the Government’s ongoing preparation for leaving the European Union, including: […]
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GPhC consults on draft guidance for pharmacist prescribers
by bbellars on March 29, 2019 at 12:41 pm
The GPhC is seeking views on proposed guidance for pharmacist prescribers to make sure they provide safe and effective care when prescribing. The guidance sets out nine key areas that relate to the provision of safe and effective prescribing. Pharmacist prescribers should consider the first eight areas when prescribing, to ensure safe and effective care. These are: […]