General Pharmaceutical Council Flashcards
(40 cards)
What is the legal basis of the regulation of healthcare professionals?
regulations of healthcare professionals was driven by Harold Shipman which led to a white paper (a signal of intent from the government on certain issues)
Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Pharmacy Order 2010
- GPhC Constituent Order 2010
What key principles underpin the statutory professional regulation from this white paper?
- MAIN interest should be patient and public safety
- Need to demonstrate impartiality with an INDEPENDENT regulator
- Sustain and IMPROVE standards as well as addressing poor practice
- Shouldn’t create unnecessary burdens on the professionals - shouldn’t be extra requirements
- Recognises the need for a SYSTEM that ensures the strength and integrity of UK health professionals
Who is the PROFESSIONAL body for pharmacy professionals?
RPS - they represent the pharmacists themselves
Who is the REGULATORY body for pharmacy professionals?
GPhC - they regulate the standard that pharmacy professionals need to uphold and they care for the interest of the PUBLIC
You can pay one fee and become a member of both the RPS and the GPhC - true or false?
FALSE - you have to now pay two separate fees as they are two different bodies
What are the different types of membership available from the RPS?
- MEMBER - someone who has currently or ever been registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC
- FELLOW - 12 years standing who has made an outstanding contribution to pharmacy
- ASSOCIATE - those who hold a degree in pharmacy but have not yet become a member
- PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST - working in basic, applied or social sciences related to pharmacy
- STUDENT - studying for a degree in pharmacy - FEES ARE FREE
The Pharmacy Order 2010 is NOT a statutory instrument - true or false?
FALSE - it is a secondary piece of legislation
Statutory Instruments come in the form of
- Regulations OR
- Orders
The GPhC is a body corporate that represents the UK and Northern Ireland - true or false?
FALSE - it only represents GREAT BRITAIN, PSNI represents Northern Ireland
Who does the GPhC represent?
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacy Premises
What is the main objective of the GPhC?
main objective: protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of members of the public by making sure that registrants adhere to standards
they look after the people that USE pharmacy services
What are the principal functions of the GPhC?
- To establish and maintain a REGISTER of the pharmacists/technicians/premises
- Set and promote STANDARDS for the safe and effective practice of registered pharmacies
- Set requirements where registrants have to show that their FtP is not impaired
- Promote STANDARDS for the safe and effective practice of pharmacy BY REGISTRANTS
- Set standards and requirements in respect of EDUCATION/TRAINING/ACQUISITION of experience and CPD - either in order to gain entry to the register or gain annotations
- Ensure the CONTINUING FtP
How many members does the GPhC have?
14 members
- 7 lay - members who are NOT related to pharmacy for a different perspective
- 7 registrant - actual representation of the pharmacists/pharmacy technicians
There are placed reserved specifically for each of the professions that the GPhC regulate on the council - true or false?
FALSE - not from each profession
There is only reserved space for at least one member from each of the countries of Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland)
How are the members of the council selected for the GPhC?
they are selected via the Appointments Committee
Who is the GPhC registrar?
the council appoint a fit and proper person to be the registrar
What are the 5 different parts of the GPhC REGISTER?
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Premises
- Pharmacists who are VISITING practitioners
- Pharmacy Technicians who are VISITING practitioners
What is a visiting practitioner?
someone from another EU country where their qualification is recognised in the UK - delivers pharmacy services but doesn’t actually register fully as a professional in Great Britain
‘Pharmacists’ and ‘Pharmacy Technicians’ are protected titles - true or false?
TRUE
What are the types of premises that the GPhC register?
- registered pharmacy premises
- training premises
What is the definition of a ‘practicing pharmacist’?
anyone who is a pharmacist/pharmacy technician or give dose any work or give advice into the relation of medicines/science of medicines/practice of pharmacy
so, a lecturer is still considered to be a practicing pharmacist
What are the things the Registrar needs to be happy with before entering someone onto the GPhC register?
- that the person is appropriately qualified
- that their FtP is not impaired
- meet the requirements for any additional training where necessary
- prescribed fee has been paid
- only if they intend to practice in Great Britain, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
How does someone from the UK become ‘appropriately qualified’ to be registered by the GPhC?
- UK MPharm Degree
- Pre Registration Year
- GPhC exam
How does an EEA national become ‘appropriately qualified’ to be registered by the GPhC?
- an EEA pharmacist qualification
EU Directives - allows the free movement of pharmacists and most qualifications are recognised in the UK
How does an overseas national become ‘appropriately qualified’ to be registered by the GPhC?
- complete an OSPAP course
- complete the same pre registration
