PLEA

The Pharmacy Law and Ethics Association

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

Our consultation is now open on a proposed new one‑year registration route for internationally‑qualified pharmacists (outside the EEA, EFTA & Switzerland).
Have your say by 21 July 2026 >> https://t.co/XSv5FjltJ8

[David Reissner @davidreissner]

Another, Another event. After yesterday's very successful @PLEA_UK seminar, I just managed to get to the @rc_pharm launch event in time. Tonight, I'm an alumnus at @QMSchoolofLaw to hear Lord Justice Rabinder Singh speak. When he was at the bar, I briefed him in #pharmacy cases.

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

It was a great presentation, Andrea. Thank you.

[Andrea James @HealthRegLawyer]

I really enjoyed seeing so many pharmacy contacts at yesterday's @PLEA_UK annual seminar. I spoke about a few of the #FitnessToPractise related legal highlights of 2025/26 and picked the following from a long list:

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

A great presentation @susanhunneyball

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

A timely report just as Susan Hunneyball is speaking at our annual seminar on the legal & ethical iimplications of AI in pharmacy practice #AI️️️️ #pharmacy #PLEAseminar https://t.co/wAC0Q6ebO9

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Cathal Gallagher says pharmacy discipline in the USA - the new Wild West - is by State Boards. Appointment to State Boards is by State Governor on the basis of political expediency. #PLEAseminar26 #law #pharmacy #law

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Today's the day - our annual seminar. Sima Hassan gives the first presentation. It's entitled "Consent", but she says think: "Informed consent". #pharmacy #law #Ethics #PLEAseminar26

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

NHS Wales removes from its terms of service a requirement for prescribed medicines to be supplied by a pharmacist or under the supervision of a pharmacist. See the News section of our website https://t.co/PFkcgfgWlC #pharmacist #pharmacy #medicines #prescription #supervision

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Bookings for our annual seminar at Aston University will close on 29 March. We are expecting a record turnout but have room for more. Free to members, £60 for non-members. Programme and booking at https://t.co/VZfHUhPgnU

[Andrea James @HealthRegLawyer]

Booking is now open for the Pharmacy Law & Ethics Association @PLEA_UK 2026 seminar on 15 April. We'll have speakers from universities, law firms & the NPA & the seminar is a CPD bargain, being free to PLEA members/£60 for non-members. Details:
https://t.co/hYZCeA7rOQ

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Three news items on our website today: medicines pricing information; individuals advertising weight loss POMs on social media; and melatonin in cosmetic products - https://t.co/TIr8a2cW1q #medicines #melatonin #pharmacy #pharmacist

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

We’ve published a joint statement on principles relating to the use of Artificial Intelligence( AI) in education and training with four other regulators. The statement includes a set of guiding principles for providers to consider. Read the statement >> https://t.co/Ca9tsjlM7J

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Booking is now open for our very popular annual seminar, this year on 15 April at Aston University. Free for members, £60 for non-members. The programme and booking are https://t.co/3ZkTFeD5vD

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

This week's Members' blog goes into detail about the draft @TheGPhC Standards for Responsible Pharmacists. It's a follow-up to our commentary on the draft Standards for superintendents. Next week, we'll cover the draft Rules for RPs. #pharmacy #pharmacist

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

When the House of Lords Select Committee produced its report on the Assisted Dying Bill, what did it say about pharmacists? You can find out in the News section of our website https://t.co/PFkcgfgWlC
#pharmacist #drugs #AssistedDyingBill

[David Reissner @davidreissner]

When it comes to changing the law on pharmacist supervision - startingthis week - it's complicated. My latest @ChemistDruggist article is here https://t.co/gYAoJ8rLG3 #pharmacist #pharmacy #supervision #medicines #NHS #prescription

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

There will be more in the News section of our website https://t.co/PFkcgfhuba and in blogs for members in the next few days and weeks. #pharmacy #pharmacist #medicines #NHS #supervision #prescriptions

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

The requirement for supervision in the NHS terms of service is a relic from a bygone era ... We are not living in 1948.

By @davidreissner for C+D

https://t.co/mvbjHquHlt https://t.co/JV11MXJjTa

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

New rules for superintendent and responsible pharmacists. See the News section of our website https://t.co/PFkcgfgWlC #pharmacy #pharmacist #medicines #superintendent #ResponsiblePharmacist

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

. @TheGPhC is planning a policy for cases involving the disqualification of pharmacy owners and pharmacy premises. To find out what it means and read about the only reported disqualification case, see the News section of our website.

[PLEA @PLEA_UK]

Supervision law changes coming into force- see the News section of our website https://t.co/PFkcgfhuba
#pharmacy #pharmacist #medicines #supervision