A recent article in Chemist + Druggist reports that there is a growing demand for training courses for overseas pharmacists seeking to work in the UK. The pandemic, Brexit, and a shortage of pharmacists in the country have led to a backlog of applications for these courses, and as a result, the General Pharmaceutical Council
read moreThe “Standards for the Initial Education and Training of Pharmacy Technicians” is a document published by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in October 2017. It outlines the standards required for the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians in the UK. It has two parts: Part 1 which outlines the minimum knowledge, skills, and behaviours
read moreAn article published by Chemist + Druggist reveals that training places for overseas pharmacists (OSPAP) in the UK are currently oversubscribed and will remain so for the next two years. These courses aim to assist foreign pharmacists to meet the standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and work in the UK. The General
read morePharmacy professionals are the interface between patients and pharmacy services. This unique position holds great responsibility and requires robust standards of practice. In Great Britain, the General Pharmaceutical Council is responsible for the regulation of pharmacy professionals. They have developed a framework of standards which describes the competencies, behaviours and skills required by pharmacists, pharmacy
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