by Marilyn | Feb 20, 2024 | News and updates
The 2024 Workforce Demographic report compiles data provided by practitioners when they apply for their annual registration and can be read here Key findings include: a 2.46 percent increase in the number of practising pharmacists, which is higher than the long-term...
by Marilyn | Oct 2, 2024 | News and updates
Council sent out a series of emails to pharmacists ahead of the release of the APC and Disciplinary Levy consultation document which was published on 31 October 2024. The consultation document set out Council’s proposed increase to the APC fee and disciplinary...
by Marilyn | Dec 18, 2024 | News and updates, Uncategorized
We have written an article to provide a summary of the review undertaken of randomly selected MyRecert (the online platform for continuing professional development) portfolios. You can read about the key findings of the review, our review process which included...
by Marilyn | Sep 25, 2024 | News and updates
The new competence standards, and pharmacist prescriber standards were developed with strong input and engagement from the profession. “The profession can feel proud to have ownership of these standards, which promote and uphold high quality pharmacist practice,” says...
by Marilyn | May 11, 2022 | News and updates
The Ministry of Health undertakes periodic reviews of responsible authorities such as the Pharmacy Council to provide assurance to the Crown and the public that they are performing their functions efficiently and effectively in the interests of public safety and...