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University of Sheffield launches MPharm alongside pharmacist qualification for technicians

University of Sheffield to launch new four year degree in September 2025

06 Sep 2024

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Dry, eczema-prone infant skin: A guide for consultations

This short video offers practical information to offer parents and carers with babies with very dry, itchy skin who may also be prone to eczema

25 Aug 2024

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Investment in staff training failing to meet rising numbers of pharmacy students

The Pharmacy Schools Council has called for talks with the UK’s chief pharmaceutical officers to discuss the issue.

15 Aug 2024

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NPA/RPS report outlines better access to designated prescribing practitioners

The joint report said organisations submitting a training site should engage with NHS England and ICS pharmacy workforce leads.

12 Aug 2024

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NHSE funds 80 places on CPPE accuracy checking pharmacy technician programme

Funding for the programme runs until the end of March 2025 or when all 80 places have been allocated.

12 Aug 2024

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Academics warn of ‘uncontrolled’ increase in pharmacy schools amid staff shortages

NHS must support the higher education to train up more pharmacists, say academics

09 Aug 2024

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GPhC to consult on changes to registration for internationally qualified pharmacists

The regulator wants to replace the current two-year scheme with a one-year programme of study and in-practice training.

06 Aug 2024

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Pass rate for registration exam dips slightly to 75 per cent

GPhC announces top line results for the June 25 registration assessment.

30 Jul 2024

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Bangor University to launch new pharmacy degree next year

The degree will start in September 2025 after what Bangor University described as “a successful visit” from the General Pharmaceutical Council.

11 Jul 2024

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A guide to virtual consultations

Covid-19 has created an unprecedented situation where community pharmacy may need to carry out a higher volume of consultations via the telephone or virtually.

03 Jan 2024

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Mental health toolkit

This video can be used by pharmacy professionals to help them understand the prevalence of mental health issues and how they can support patients.

01 Jan 2024

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Meaningful OTC Conversations

This guide will help you, as a member of the pharmacy team, to talk to patients at the pharmacy counter.

24 Oct 2023

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A new approach to stopping smoking

Challenge your perceptions around vaping and understand its role in smoking cessation

10 Jul 2023

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Advising on Motion Sickness

Watch this short video to learn about motion sickness and the appropriate product recommendations you can give to customers

11 May 2023

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Treating fungal nail infections

Understand how fungal nail infections develop and help manage customer expectations around treatment

18 Apr 2023

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Advising parents on childhood eczema

Prepare to advise parents and carers on appropriate management of their children’s eczema.

07 Mar 2023

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