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The RPS has welcomed a DH recommendation for the reclassification of numerous prescription-only medications (POMs) to P-meds or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, arguing it will play a “critical role” in minimising “unnecessary” GP appointments.
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GPs have been urged to “not ignore” requests from online pharmacies to disclose patient information when weight loss drugs are being prescribed to avoid becoming “vulnerable to criticism and medico-legal process”, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) has said.
As one student scoops a $250k payout over a social media controversy, C+D explains what the GPhC expects of the pharmacy workforce and their social media activity.
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has warned that newly updated online pharmacy rules “could still introduce significant risk”, after representatives for the largest pharmacies said that no additional regulations were needed.
Well pharmacy has partnered with Expert Health to launch its new “Online Doctor” service, providing “quick, convenient and confidential” access to prescriptions "without the need for in-person consultations”.
A GP has warned that pharmacies “need” to review patient records before prescribing, during the inquest of a patient who died after obtaining drugs through an online pharmacy.
