New approach agreed for how CPD records are called for review
Our council has agreed a change to the CPD framework to reflect a new approach to how CPD records will be called for review.
From now on, a random sample (a minimum of 2.5%) of pharmacy professionals will have their CPD records called for review on an annual basis.
Before making its decision, our council carefully considered all of the feedback we received through the consultation we held earlier this year. Over 2,200 individuals and organisations responded, the most responses we have ever received to a consultation, and we were encouraged by the very positive reactions to our proposals.
We will also extend the amount of time a registrant is exempt from having their CPD records called after successfully meeting CPD requirements from one year to two. This is in response to feedback from some respondents who suggested this change in order to reduce the potential burden on pharmacy professionals.
CPD remains a core professional responsibility and we expect registrants to continue to demonstrate their professionalism by reflecting regularly on learning and development activities and recording a minimum of nine CPD entries per year which reflect the context and scope of their practice.
