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‘Incredible waste of talent’: PDA slams GPhC for ‘failing’ black students
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has said that the regulator has “failed” black students in its response to a GPhC pharmacy education consultation.
GPhC to hold ‘confidential’ discussions on racism, registration and FtP suicides
The pharmacy regulator has revealed it will discuss items normally debated in public, as well as reports of deaths by suicide while under fitness-to-practise investigation by another regulator, in a confidential session at its upcoming council meeting.
Bangor University set to offer ‘exciting’ new MPharm degree
The Welsh university has announced plans to offer an “exciting and relevant” MPharm degree from 2025, with opportunities to practise in the Welsh language.
Pharmacy courses highly sought-after during clearing, says university
The University of Hertfordshire has revealed data for the 2022/23 academic year that shows pharmacy courses were the second most sought-after by students in the clearing process.
Trainees demand review into GPhC exam
Candidates who took the June registration assessment want an investigation into the ‘terrible’ and ‘unfair’ exam.
GPhC June registration exam delayed for hours by ‘major’ power cut
The registration assessment for trainee pharmacists in London started three hours later than planned thanks to a power cut in a “large area” of the capital, the regulator has said.
Trainee prescribers: GPhC to allow ‘virtual supervision’ by DPPs
The pharmacy regulator will allow designated prescribing practitioners (DPPs) to virtually supervise trainee prescribing pharmacists “where appropriate” as it tries to ensure there are “enough” supervisors ahead of 2025/26, it has revealed.
CCA urges NHSE to publish full list of DPPs amid ‘risk’ to trainee placements
The membership body has warned that a lack of designated prescribing practitioners (DPPs) could leave a “significant number of graduates” struggling to find employment.
NHS rolls out free cancer diagnosis training to Scottish pharmacists
A free online cancer education platform has been rolled out to pharmacists in Scotland, following a “successful launch” across England and Wales, the negotiator has announced.
NHSE: New ARRS funding is a ‘lever’ to support DPP capacity
An NHS England (NHSE) pharmacy dean has said that new funding for PCNs available through the ARRS scheme will boost DPP numbers in preparation for 2025/26.
Buttercups Training acquired by ‘leading’ education company
The “number one” pharmacy training provider has been acquired by BPP Education Group, the group has announced.
GPhC to 'assess' pharmacy technician minimum training levels
The pharmacy regulator has revealed that it will consider whether new standards for trainee and registered pharmacy technicians are needed in the sector’s “changing landscape”.
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