Watchdog recognises GPhC work on FtP process, but says concerns remain
• By Valeria Fiore
The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has raised concerns about the GPhC’s fitness to practise (FtP) process, echoing findings from its review last year.
The GPhC did not meet three standards in relation to its FtP work
The PSA – which oversees 10 statutory bodies that regulate health and social care professionals in the UK – published its annual performance review of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) last week (October 30).
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