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ASPCP Conference 2021
Bookings for the ASPCP Conference on Thursday 18th November close this Wednesday so this your last chance to grab a ticket at just £20. Don't forget the conference is open to ASPCP members and non-members who are healthcare professionals so you are welcome to...
Financial report 2020-21 now published
The ASPCP financial report for 2020-21 is now published within the members only area of the website. The report will be presented to the ASPCP AGM on 18 November 2021 at the virtual annual conference. If you have not already purchased a ticket to attend the AGM and...
End of Life (EoL) Priority Medicines Announced
In order the manage additional demand for end of life medicines, and ensure safe, equitable and compassionate care for patients, the Association of Palliative Medicine, Royal College of GPs, Hospice UK and the Association of Supportive and Palliative Care Pharmacy,...
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- Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'on September 8, 2024 at 7:26 am
Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.
- NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBCon September 7, 2024 at 8:54 pm
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
- Men on sodium valproate told to use contraceptionon September 6, 2024 at 12:55 pm
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
- Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn gutson September 6, 2024 at 9:38 am
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
- Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruinedon September 5, 2024 at 9:35 am
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
RPS News News instance
- Drug Safety Update: Valproate use in men: as a precaution, men and their partners should use effective contraceptionon September 5, 2024 at 1:11 pm
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a drug safety update for valproate use in men. A retrospective observational study has indicated a possible association be
- RPS EPB Chair Tase Oputu appointed to NHS Assemblyon September 1, 2024 at 8:09 pm
RPS England Pharmacy Board Chair Tase Oputu has been appointed to the NHS Assembly to represent the pharmacy profession. The NHS Assembly is a national forum of stakeholders from across the health an
- Management of eye conditions in primary care for contact lens wearing patientson August 28, 2024 at 1:31 pm
Following discussion with the College of Optometrists we would like to highlight our guidance on Chloramphenicol (P Medicines). This includes a section on advice for contact lens wearers. People pres
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Chemidex Pharma Ltd, Ponstan 250mg Capsules & 500mg Tablets (mefenamic acid)on August 27, 2024 at 12:50 pm
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a Class 4 Medicines Defect Information for specific batches of Ponstan 250mg Capsules and 500mg Tablets. Chemidex Pharma Lt
- Puberty blockers temporary ban extendedon August 23, 2024 at 2:36 pm
We published apharmacy alerton 31 May 2024 on new restrictions on the prescription and supply of puberty blockers. Since 3 June 2024, in Great Britain, temporary emergency restrictions have been in pl
- Transition to new GPhC website: Tuesday 23 Aprilby ClaireH on April 17, 2024 at 3:30 pm
We are planning to launch our new corporate website on Tuesday 23 April. We are expecting the website to be unavailable for at least two hours from 9am on Tuesday, while we switch from our current website to our new website. We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused by the website being unavailable for a short period.
- GPhC Council meeting on 18 April 2024by funmi.afolabi on April 11, 2024 at 11:32 pm
The Council of the GPhC will be meeting on Thursday 18 April. Please contact our Council secretary by 4pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024, if you would like to attend the meeting.Â
- Contact centre closure - Thursday 11 April 2024by funmi.afolabi on April 9, 2024 at 6:18 am
The contact centre will be closed on Thursday 11 April between 10.00am – 12.00pm due to training purposes.Â
- ​​GPhC launches consultation on the quality assurance of pharmacy education and training​by Omar Awad on March 25, 2024 at 11:56 am
The General Pharmaceutical Council is seeking views on changing its approach to the quality assurance of pharmacy education and training.
- NHS England clinical policy on puberty suppressing hormonesby Omar Awad on March 21, 2024 at 10:26 am
NHS England has recently published its clinical policy on puberty suppressing hormones. This sets out that puberty suppressing hormones are not available as a routine commissioning treatment option for treatment of children and young people in England who have gender incongruence/gender dysphoria.