lecture 11: Pharmacy regulations 2 Flashcards
GPhC principle functions?
- register of charms, PT and premises
- standards
- FtP requirements
- promote effective practice
- training/education standards
standards may relate to requirements that are to be met by who?
person carrying out retail pharmacy business
SI
premises
who do the GPhC need to consult before making changes?
- registrants
- registrant employees
- professional bodies
- users of registrants eg public
- education people
what is GPhC guidance?
provides information and advice to help pharmacy professionals meet GPhC standards
are these mandatory?
no should rather than must
what/who does the GPhC guidance support?
- pharmacy professionals
- registered pharmacies
how do you show you’ve adhered to education standards?
assessment
can GPhC approve/accredit tests such as English language and tests of knowledge?
yes
what does the GPhC approve/accredit c
courses of training
institutions
tutors
premises for post grad and training
what act made it a legal requirement for all registrants to have knowledge of English?
the health care and associated professions order 2015
why is this a requirement?
for safe and effective practice as condition of registration with GPhC
who are these controls being introduced to?
dentists, nurses, midwives, charms, pharm technicians, dental care professionals
who does this law apply to?
all, regardless of whether pharmacy professional is from the UK, EEA or Switzerland or any other country
what do the GPhC hold assessments in respect of?
approved qualifications
additional education, training or experience
becoming tutors
who appoints the examiners?
GPhC