Education & training

Education & training

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GPhC proposes to make prescribing training standard for overseas pharmacists

Training overseas pharmacists to prescribe 'realistic and achievable' says GPhC.

30 Mar 2026 , 2 Min Article

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CPPSG focuses on methadone in new Bank Holiday resource

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group has released two resources to support pharmacy teams with opioid treatment programmes.

18 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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CPPE launches new Diabetes workshop

A new Optimise small group learning programme on Type 2 diabetes is now available from the CPPE.

10 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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New degree will train 'next generation of pharmacists’ in north Wales

Bangor University has enrolled over 30 students in the first cohort and wants to increase that number each year.

04 Feb 2026 , 1 Min Article

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CCA 'strongly disagrees' with proposed Level 4 qualifications for pharmacy technicians

Trade body says changing qualification could lead to £150m in higher costs

18 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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November assessment results out – 62 per cent pass

The General Pharmaceutical Council said 1,174 trainee pharmacists sat the assessment on November 11 and 722 of those passed.

16 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Almost 15 per cent more students secured undergraduate pharmacy places this year

Figures published by UCAS revealed 5,240 students gained places compared with 4,570 last year.

12 Dec 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Mini Tutor: Advising on dental health

Support your customers in managing their dental health with advice and product recommendations

28 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Focus On: Clotrimazole

Boost your knowledge on this ingredient to help customers with fungal infections

28 Nov 2025 , 5 Min Module

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Counter Conversations: Refusing a sale

Confidently refuse a sale and consider how you can still support your customer

26 Nov 2025 , 10 Min Module

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New University of Suffolk pharmacy course secures six-figure grant

The OfS has awarded £457,000 to the University of Suffolk to support its MPharm course being launched in September 2026.

18 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Counter Conversations: Making a referral

Refer customers with an effective handover

30 Oct 2025 , 5 Min Module

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University of Sunderland tops league table for MPharm courses

University tops Guardian league table for second year running

19 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Up to 800 pharmacy apprentices affected as training provider closes suddenly

Woodspeen Training goes under after Government terminates contract

12 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPPE starts weight management programme

Workshops will support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and trainees.

08 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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