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GPhC Advice To Support Newly Qualified Prescribing Pharmacists
New GPhC advice highlights key considerations for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, employers and managers.
GPhC Consultation on Training Internationally-Qualified Pharmacists
The GPhC is reviewing the route to registration in Great Britain for pharmacists who qualified outside the EEA, the EFTA countries and Switzerland.
Procedure for Dispensing Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs
Our colleagues at the GPhC Inspectorate have asked us to pass on a friendly reminder as to the procedures required for Community Pharmacies to appropriately deal with Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs.
The CPS Policy Snapshot - 12.03.26
Welcome to our second CPS’s Policy Snapshot, a new weekly update designed to keep our members informed about the work Community Pharmacy Scotland is doing on your behalf.
The Policy Snapshot - 05.03.26
This is an overview of the key policy activity, engagement and progress taking place to support and represent the community pharmacy network.
GPhC Virtual Listening Event: Wednesday 9th April 2025
Our colleagues at the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will be hosting a virtual event to engage with pharmacy professionals on the key issues shaping the future of pharmacy.
Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26 - Communications Page
NES Pharmacy are pleased to announce that they have updated their Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26 - Communications page on TURAS to better inform you of the changes to and requirements for Foundation Training Year 2025/26.
GPhC Registration Assessment Results
Our colleagues at NES have asked us to pass on the following message to contractors who are currently supporting Foundation Year (previously pre-reg) trainees.
