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Pharmacy supervision consultation launched to modernise UK pharmaceutical practice

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A UK-wide consultation into pharmacy supervision has been launched by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The consultation sets out proposals to amend and ’modernise’ legislation outlined in the Medicines Act 1968 and The Human Medicines Regulations 2012 on the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy.

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Why pharmacy technicians are important in education

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Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of any pharmacy. The primary responsibilities of a pharmacy technician typically include preparing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, which are then carefully reviewed by the pharmacist for accuracy before being dispensed to the patient. Smith says.

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9 ways pharmacy technician roles are changing

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The role of pharmacy technicians has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years. But due to changes in the healthcare industry and technological advances, their roles have become essential in the day-to-day operations of pharmacies, says Sue Ojageer , Pharm.D.,

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Standardised uniforms for NHS trust pharmacists and pharmacy technicians revealed

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Standardised national uniforms for healthcare professionals in clinical roles at NHS trusts across England, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, have been revealed after a lengthy consultation and design process led by NHS Supply Chain.

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New and expanded routes for pharmacist training detailed in long-awaited NHS England workforce plan

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

This comes as estimates suggest training places will need to grow by 31-55% to around 5,174 by 2033 to meet demand for pharmacy services. This will mean trainee pharmacists can ‘earn while they learn’, gaining a full degree while ensuring they meet the high clinical standards required by the relevant professional regulators.

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UK-wide pharmacy leadership advisory board launched by CPhOs

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A UK-wide pharmacy leadership advisory board has been set up to bring together pharmacy professionals amid imminent changes to the professional landscape, the four UK chief pharmaceutical officers (CPhOs) have announced. The independent expert members would help ensure the board is ‘broad, balanced and inclusive’.

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Evidence presented for use of whole genome sequencing in optimising cancer treatment

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Combining routine clinical data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data at scale supports clinicians in the delivery of precision cancer care, according to new landmark research. In more than 10% of sarcomas, larger structural variants were identified that have the potential to impact clinical care and treatment.

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