
<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Royal Pharmaceutical Society Scotland News</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org</link><pubDate></pubDate><generator>umbraco</generator><description>The latest news from RPSGB in Scotland</description><language>en</language><item><title>GPHC draft 2001 fees rules lack evidence, say national pharmacy boards</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/gphc-draft-2001-fees-rules-lack-evidence,-say-national-pharmacy-boards.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:10:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/gphc-draft-2001-fees-rules-lack-evidence,-say-national-pharmacy-boards.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ Responding to the consultation on the draft 2011 fees rules for the General Pharmaceutical Council, the National Pharmacy Boards have expressed concern about the lack of data presented by the GPhC to explain the fees they have set.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>East of Scotland LPF celebrates launch</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/east-of-scotland-lpf-celebrates-launch.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:49:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/east-of-scotland-lpf-celebrates-launch.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ The East of Scotland Local Practice Forum (LPF) Steering Group are hosting launch events at four different locations to reflect geographies within the LPF.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Royal Pharmaceutical Society appoints new Director for Scotland</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/royal-pharmaceutical-society-appoints-new-director-for-scotland.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:58:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/royal-pharmaceutical-society-appoints-new-director-for-scotland.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) today announced the appointment of Alex MacKinnon as Director for Scotland.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lets talk about sex Scotland</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/lets-talk-about-sex-scotland.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:22:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/lets-talk-about-sex-scotland.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ New research from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society suggests that Scots are still unsure about the risks of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and where they can go for information and advice on sex.  

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society looked at both the knowledge of people in Scotland about STIs and where they would go for advice on sexual health and contraception, alongside the availability of services and advice from community pharmacists.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Victorian Pharmacy on BBC2</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/victorian-pharmacy-on-bbc2.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:29:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/victorian-pharmacy-on-bbc2.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ Episode one of the the brand new Victorian Pharmacy series aired last night on BBC2, and it is now available on BBC iPlayer to catch up online. The Society's Vice-President, Professor Nick Barber, alongside historians Tom Quick and Ruth Goodman, experience life and work running a pharmacy in the 19th century.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scottish developing practice stakeholder event</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/scottish-developing-practice-stakeholder-event.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:18:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/scottish-developing-practice-stakeholder-event.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ This month saw our first stakeholder event for the development of common career pathways for pharmacists with consistent, nationally recognised assessment and credentialing.  The event was held at the Society’s Edinburgh office on the 1st July and was part of a series of engagement events to develop these pathways.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Parkinson’s Disease: The role of pharmacists</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/parkinson’s-disease-the-role-of-pharmacists.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:07:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/parkinson’s-disease-the-role-of-pharmacists.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ In Scotland RPSGB is working with Parkinson’s UK to promote the role of pharmacists in helping people living with the condition to control it with medication. An estimated 10,000 people live with Parkinson’s in Scotland, and pharmacists have an essential role in their care.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Control of Entry Consultation Response</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/control-of-entry-consultation-response.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:04:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/control-of-entry-consultation-response.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ The Scottish Government recently held a consultation on the 'Control of Entry Arrangements' that govern the application process for new NHS community pharmacy contracts.

This is a crucial consultation, with doctors in dispensing practices lobbying Scotland's politicians to protect their status and the income received from dispensing medicines. RPSGB is taking a strong position to promote patient interest and access to community pharmacy services in Scotland.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>We want to hear from you!</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/we-want-to-hear-from-you!.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:42:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/scottish/we-want-to-hear-from-you!.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ In May 2011 there will be elections to the Scottish Parliament.  Whoever wins the election will face tough challenges meeting the country’s healthcare needs at a time of reduced government funding.  The Board wants to make sure that those seeking election and power take on board the views of Scotland’s pharmacists.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RPSGB and GPhC target September for transfer of pharmacy regulatory responsibility</title><link>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/rpsgb-and-gphc-target-september-for-transfer-of-pharmacy-regulatory-responsibility.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:56:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://www.scottishpharmacynetwork.org/news/society/rpsgb-and-gphc-target-september-for-transfer-of-pharmacy-regulatory-responsibility.aspx</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[ The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have today announced their intention to complete the work for the transfer of the regulatory
functions of the Society to the GPhC as the new pharmacy regulator by the end of September this year.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>
