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Poster submission deadline extended to 18th November
The deadline for poster submission to the ASPCP Conference has been extended to the 18th November. Send a copy of your poster to Sara at sbernstein@peacehospicecare.org.uk to register. Please ensure you or another person is attending the conference and can display...
ASPCP Conference 2019
On-line booking for the ASPCP Conference 2019 is now live! The conference will be held Thursday 21st November at the Studio venue in Birmingham. The full programme will be available on the website soon. Get your poster ready to present findings from your service...
ASPCP Conference 2018 Presentations
For those members attending the ASPCP annual conference this Thursday in Birmingham you can access presentations from the members events page here. More presentations will be uploaded as these become available. Note that hard copies of presentations will not be...
World Health News
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Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures
on January 28, 2020 at 7:44 am
Transport restrictions have been further tightened as the number of new infections almost doubles.
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Concerns over new 'menopause delay' procedure
on January 28, 2020 at 2:09 am
Its long-term safety and success remains untested - but some women have already paid at least £6,000.
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IBS trial to test amitriptyline as potential common treatment
on January 28, 2020 at 12:33 am
A trial of 500 patients from Bristol, Leeds and Southampton will test if amitriptyline can be widely used.
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Can anyone call themself a therapist or a counsellor?
on January 28, 2020 at 12:02 am
BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar investigates the lack of regulation around private therapy and counselling.
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Woman died after being told smear test was 'normal'
on January 27, 2020 at 6:37 pm
Julie O'Connor, 49, died from cervical cancer after being given the all-clear by doctors.
RPS News News instance
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Class 2 Medicines Recall: LEO Laboratories Ltd, Picato 150 mcg/g gel ▼, EU/1/12/796/001, Picato 500 mcg/g gel ▼, EU/1/12/796/002
on January 27, 2020 at 11:05 am
LEO Laboratories Ltd (T/A LEO Pharma) is recalling...
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Wuhan novel coronavirus: Advice for the NHS in Wales
on January 24, 2020 at 4:30 pm
There have been reported cases in China of respiratory infections caused by a novel coronavirus, most reported cases are at the mild end of the spectrum, with no confirmed cases in the UK. The Chief
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Wuhan novel coronavirus: Advice for the NHS in England
on January 24, 2020 at 12:14 pm
There have been reported cases in China of respiratory infections caused by a novel coronavirus, most reported cases are at the mild end of the spectrum, with no confirmed cases in the UK. The Chief
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Amazon Pharmacy trademark - We respond
on January 24, 2020 at 11:23 am
Following the news that Amazon has filed totrademark the name 'Amazon Pharmacy' in the UK, Sandra Gidley, President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, said: “Whist the public are incr
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Updates to the FP10 NHS Prescription form - England Only
on January 23, 2020 at 2:03 pm
New prescription forms are being introduced in England to help eligible patients correctly claim free NHS prescriptions and avoid penalty charges...
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GPhC launches fees consultation
by LauraK on January 7, 2020 at 10:14 am
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is consulting on proposals to increase registration fees for pharmacy premises from £262 to £365. Fees for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will not be increased this year. The consultation launched today marks the first phase of a wider review of the GPhC’s longer-term fees strategy, which will also consider areas such as longer fixed-term fees and flexible fee options (for those on parental leave, for example).
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Christmas and New Year opening hours
by ashleigh.farrier on December 23, 2019 at 10:10 am
On 24 December 2019, our customer contact centre will close at 16:00 and will reopen at 09:00 on 27 December 2019. On 31 December 2019, our customer contact centre will also close at 16:00 and will reopen at 09:00 on 2 January 2019. With best wishes for Christmas and New Year from everyone at the GPhC.
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Update: Contact centre phones issues are now resolved
by vagenjo on December 19, 2019 at 9:43 am
Our phone system is back up and running. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. As well as phoning in, you contact us via email (info@pharmacyregulation.org) or Twitter (@TheGPhC). Alternatively, you can also use the online form at the bottom of our Contact us page.
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New guide explains what people can expect when visiting a pharmacy
by ashleigh.farrier on December 12, 2019 at 2:28 pm
The General Pharmaceutical Council has produced a new online guide for patients and the public which explains what they can expect when visiting a pharmacy. [PDF 745 KB] The guide summarises the standards that registered pharmacies and pharmacy professionals have to meet, and what these standards mean for people using pharmacies.
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Changes introduced to education and training of pharmacy support staff
by LauraK on December 6, 2019 at 10:19 am
The Council of the GPhC agrees new education and training requirements and learning outcomes for all pharmacy support roles The Council decided to introduce the new requirements after considering the feedback received from consultation and engagement with the pharmacy sector, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy professionals, members of the public and education and training providers.