The current situation with the provisionally registered pharmacists is appalling. Absolutely appalling from the GPhC.
Letters to the editor
Resitters: The forgotten pre-registration pharmacist cohort
Unlike the rest of the pre-registration pharmacists, he was unable to be provisionally registered due to failing a part of the exam by a couple of marks.
Provisionally registered pharmacists should not have to sit the exam
I think the handling has been poor and not all students have been taken into consideration. They have been treated differently and unfairly.
Is there a pragmatic way through the provisional registration problem?
I would like to provide some counter-arguments or clarify a few things provisionally registered pharmacists (provregs) are asking for.
I have seen people slide into addiction after taking OTC opiates
I am very cautious and strict about codeine sales over the counter. I have seen people slide into addiction.
Codeine linctus has its place OTC for treating cough
I believe OTC codeine has its place for occasional use however there are too many people who opt to purchase it first line without trying alternatives first.
All over the counter opiates should be made prescription only
In New Zealand, all codeine products will be prescription-only from November 5th this year.
Admiration for community pharmacy in Scotland
In response to the following article: “Report reveals extent of hidden value of community pharmacy” Dear PIP Editor, It is most insightful to read the results of the Community Pharmacy Scotland’s “Art of Pharmacy” practice research. It is good to see quantifiable data generated from encounters with our greatest advocates […]
Pharmacists should not have to bend the rules
UK pharmacists should legally be allowed to do in their own name rather than having to bend the rules and get a script later to cover the change needed.
Community pharmacy central to tackling hepatitis C
Community pharmacy will be making a contribution to the elimination of a disease that causes liver problems amongst some disadvantaged groups in the UK.
