Under the draft Pharmacy Order 2009, the GPhC has power to set standards. Consultation is open on five sets of standards: A – Pharmacy owners and superintendents; B1, B2 and B3 – Conduct, ethics and performance;C – Proficiency; D1, D2 and D3 – Education and training; E1 – Continuing Professional Development and E2 – Return to Practise. The consultation is carried on the CHRE website and closes on 12th January 2010.
Archive for 2009
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Publication of GPhC Constitution
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
DH consultation on the future constitution of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) with draft of proposed legislation. Covers membership, removal, suspension of Council members, appointment of chair and Chief Executive and procedure rules. Consultation closes 25th November 2009.
Posted in Consultation, Pharmacy News |
New Veterinary Medicines Regulations
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
New law:The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2009 (SI No2297) revoke and replace the previous 2008 veterinary medicines regulations (how very helpful!)
Posted in Law News |
Responsible Pharmacist Rules Implemented
Saturday, October 10th, 2009
New law: The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008 (SI No 2789) come into force on 1st October 2009. These are made under amendments to the Medicines Act replacing “personal control” and making explicit the duties of the Responsible Pharmacist. In addition the RPSGB has issued standards and a toolkit. The DH has also issued DH guidance.
Posted in Law News, Pharmacy News |
Consultation on PGDs for dental support staff
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Consultation (MLX 362) from MHRA on proposals to amend medicines legislation to enable dental hygienists and dental therapists to sell, supply or administer medicines under a Patient Group Direction (PGD). Consultation ends November 20th 2009.
Posted in Consultation |
Emergency pharmacy registration enabled
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
New law: The Medicines (Pharmacies) (Applications for Registration and Fees – Amendment) Regulations 2009 (SI No 2502) allow RPSGB and PSNI to fast-track registration of additional pharmacies during a flu outbreak, and to waive all or part of the fees.
Posted in Law News, Pharmacy News |
England NHS contract amended
Thursday, September 10th, 2009
New law: The NHS (Miscellaneous Ammendments Relating to Community Pharmaceutical Services and Optometrist Prescribing) Regulations 2009 (SI No 2205) bring in a series of amendments to application processes, pharmacy hours, inducements, etc for the NHS Community Pharmacy Framework in England. The best detailed guide is from PSNC.
Posted in Law News, Pharmacy News |
Consultation on Regulation of Complementary Practitioners
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Consultation on report from UK Ministers on statutory regulation of practitioners of acupuncture, herbal medicine, traditional chinese medicine, and other traditional medicine systems practised in the UK. Closing date 2nd November 2009.
Posted in Consultation |
Report on Extending Professional Regulation
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Report from a DH working group on extending professional and occupational regulation. Covers risks, costs and benefits, new models and routes to regulation including through employers. Awaiting DH response.
Posted in Consultation |
A National Care Service
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
A “green paper”: Cm 7673 – Shaping the Future of Care Together – sets outs problems and possible solutions for a National (Social) Care Service in England. This will also delineate those aspects of care which fall to the NHS to fund. Consultation closes on 13th November 2009.
Posted in Consultation, Pharmacy News |