
GPhC confirms provisional registration for some trainees hit by exam chaos
Eligible candidates who were affected by technical issues at the registration exam on June 29 will be granted provisional registration, the GPhC has confirmed.

Boots UK parent company ‘open to opportunities' after sale called off
Boots’ parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance will continue to “stay open to all opportunities to maximise shareholder value”, it has revealed days after calling off the sale of the UK pharmacy chain.

The pharmacy technician who supported seven Lloydspharmacy branches through COVID-19
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CPCS: Surge in number of GPs referring to pharmacies after incentives
The number of GP practices with the capability of making Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) referrals grew by a staggering 463% in just seven months, according to figures shared by England’s chief pharmaceutical officer David Webb.

PSNC ‘disappointed’ as COVID-19 jab fee lowered to £10.06
Pharmacies providing COVID-19 jabs during the upcoming vaccination season will be paid £10.06 per vaccination, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) has indicated in a draft document for the service.

GPhC exam chaos: Regulator ‘urgently’ looking into provisional registration
The GPhC is “actively and urgently” considering granting provisional registration to candidates who were affected by technical issues at yesterday’s exam, it has announced.

Boots ‘appalled’ by Deliveroo OTC incident, as lawyers warn of consequences
Boots has vowed to investigate after a video of a Deliveroo driver handing a patient an open bag of medicine and mocking her for its contents was shared on social media. Meanwhile, lawyers have warned pharmacies of learnings from the incident.

Tesco Pharmacy to introduce four fixed locum rates from mid-July
Locums with existing bookings and those booking new shifts at Tesco will be paid one of four new set rates – capped at £36 per hour for emergency cover – from mid-July, C+D understands.

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