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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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- Why do people always wait until January to get fit?on December 10, 2023 at 1:02 am
Many people wait until the new year to join a gym or start running - but now might be the best time.
- A tale of two very different Covid inquirieson December 9, 2023 at 9:17 am
In London, ministers have been in the spotlight whereas the Scottish inquiry has focused on the victims.
- Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagraon December 8, 2023 at 6:46 am
Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs.
- Parkinson's disease: 'You can have a career after diagnosis'on December 8, 2023 at 2:30 am
A hospital nurse tells of her experience after her "overwhelming" Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
- Covid inquiry: I did not back a 'let it rip' policy, says Boris Johnsonon December 7, 2023 at 9:10 pm
The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.
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- National Patient Safety Alert: Potential for inappropriate dosing of insulin when switching insulin degludec (Tresiba®) productson December 8, 2023 at 11:22 am
A Medicine Supply Notification issued on 24 May 2023, detailed a shortage of Tresiba® (insulin degludec) FlexTouch® 100units/ml solution for injection 3ml pre-filled pens. Advice on how to man
- National Patient Safety Alert: Potential contamination of some carbomer-containing lubricating eye products with Burkholderia cenocepacia – measures to reduce patient riskon December 8, 2023 at 11:19 am
UKHSA is investigating an outbreak of Burkholderia cenocepacia involving individuals across the UK. This is an emerging issue and, following testing, B. cenocepacia was recovered from some lubricating
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Clarithromycin 250mg and 500mg film-coated tabletson December 6, 2023 at 2:02 pm
Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in
- RPS welcomes consultation on supervision in pharmacieson December 6, 2023 at 1:32 pm
We welcome the announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) of its long-anticipated consultation on supervision in pharmacies. Our previous extensive engagement with members help
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Strandhaven Ltd t/a Somex Pharma, Tramadol Hydrochloride 50mg Capsules, Hardon December 6, 2023 at 11:40 am
Strandhaven Limited t/a Somex Pharma has informed the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)regarding an error with the Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) that have been packed in
- GPhC announces results for November 2023 registration assessmentby ClaireH on December 5, 2023 at 10:09 am
The results of the common registration assessment for pharmacists, held jointly by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI), have been published. A total of 1,067 candidates sat the registration assessment on 2 November, with 700 candidates passing the assessment: an overall pass rate of 66%
- GPhC Council meeting on 7 December 2023by Omar Awad on December 4, 2023 at 4:09 pm
The Council of the GPhC will be meeting on Thursday 7 December. Please contact our Council secretary by 4pm on Wednesday 6 December 2023, if you would like to attend the meeting.
- Valproate National Patient Safety Alertby Omar Awad on November 29, 2023 at 11:22 am
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a Valproate National Patient Safety Alert in advance of new regulatory measure being introduced from January 2024. The alert calls on Integrated Care Boards (in England) and Health Boards (in Scotland and Wales) to designate a new or existing group to prepare for and co-ordinate the implementation of the new regulatory measures for oversight of prescribing valproate to new patients and existing female patients.
- Contact centre on 16 November 2023by Omar Awad on November 15, 2023 at 11:33 am
The contact centre will be closed from 11:15am on Thursday 16 November for training purposes. Lines will re-open at 2:15pm on the same day. During this time please email any enquiries to info@pharmacyregulation.org.
- GPhC Council agrees to increase feesby ClaireH on November 14, 2023 at 1:57 pm
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has agreed to increase fees by 7.5% from April 2024. The GPhC Council has taken the difficult decision to increase fees after careful consideration at its meeting on 9 November 2023. Fees for individual registrants have been frozen since 2019 and the current fees remain lower than they were in 2011. Fees for premises have not increased since 2021. This means that from April 2024: