We have become aware of an issue with the use of a security feature recently introduced by Worldpay, our online payment providers we use through myGPhC. Some registrants are finding that their declaration and payment are being rejected once they reach or use this function in the process.
Duncan Rudkin, the chief executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), emphasised that pharmacy owners must continue to make sure their pharmacies have enough staff, suitably qualified and skilled, for the safe and effective provision of the pharmacy services provided, even after the expected cuts to funding in community pharmacy come into effect.
The GPhC today welcomed the performance review published by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), which found that the GPhC has met all of the PSA’s Standards for Good Regulation, including for guidance and standards; education and training; registration; and fitness to practise.
During a session entitled, ‘How do we develop the workforce to deliver models of care?’ Nigel acknowledged the changes taking place in pharmacy and the need for the GPhC and the sector as a whole to play a part in ensuring pharmacy professionals are ready to meet needs of patients and the public now and in the future.