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APTUK Position statement: Supervision changes for pharmacy technician role expansion

APTUK releases a position statement responding to: Government & DHSC Approved Supervision Reforms – Pharmacy Technician Role Expansion

17 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Draft Legislation on Pharmacy Supervision

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK welcomes Draft Legislation on Pharmacy Supervision

22 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC launches new five-year strategic plan

The regulator has acknowledged the need to improve its performance.

19 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC fails to hit FtP timeliness standard – again

Regulator still not dealing with FtP cases in a “timely manner”.

30 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC wants extra safeguards to prevent unsafe online meds supply

Regulator has identified “significant risks” to patient safety.

18 Sep 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Position statement on access to take-home naloxone supplies

APTUK position statement on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announcement of plans to expand access to take-home naloxone supplies

15 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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RPS updates patient safety standards

Implementation will demonstrate a patient safety culture in all pharmacy teams, says the RPS.

24 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC might relinquish its ‘covert surveillance’ powers

GPhC's risk committee asks if the powers – which have never been used – are needed

16 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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