The plan, which has been co-created by Scotland’s Chief Pharmaceutical Officer, NHS Education for Scotland (NES), the University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University, Directors of Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy Scotland, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), sets out timings for the introduction of the new Foundation Training Year, introduction of new GPhC standards, and the eventual graduation of the first new IPs in 2026. Caduceus is also a symbol of commerce, and can also represent printing. It is widely used in many coats of arms.

If you have had sex without using contraception, or you think your contraception has failed, you may be able to use Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC). Every consultation is private and confidential and will be in a private consultation room. Our fully trained and accredited Pharmacist will supply EHC when appropriate to clients in line with the requirements of a locally agreed Patient Group Direction (PGD). Our clinical services are highly developed and the merger of Bart Health will allow a wider group of patients to have direct access to our merged pool of expertise. Caduceus, a Greek word for “herald’s staff” has a complicated history, and meaning. The symbol is a staff with wings representing Mercury (Roman) or Hermes (Greek), messenger of the Gods and also God of commerce. There is also a serpent intertwined with the staff. The green cross is now widely used as a sign of authority by many pharmacy shops around the world. It has it origin in continental Europe from the 20th century. When the Red Cross International adopted the Red Cross in 1863, the pharmacy switched to the Green Cross. We are committed to offering a medicines management service that supports and delivers against the Trust’s vision and values.Slithering their way through the iconography of pharmaceutical history, snakes appear, often wrapped around a staff, wherever you find apothecaries. Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, carried a rod with a single snake, which became a medical symbol from the fifth century BCE. We want everyone to feel comfortable raising issues of concern and confident that those issues will be investigated fully and impartially. Nobody will be unfairly treated for raising a concern, for having a whistleblowing allegation made against them or for cooperating with any investigation. The programme aims to build in a progressive manner a common set of behaviours and skills required by all pharmacy technicians. It is designed to increase confidence, competence and capability. Pharmacy technicians completing the programme will develop a systematic approach to practice within their defined roles.

We provide a range of high quality, professional pharmacy services at our hospitals across London. Our services include:Whistleblowing is defined in the Standards as when a person ‘raises a concern that relates to speaking up, in the public interest, about an NHS service, where an act or omission has created, or may create, a risk of harm or wrong-doing'. The service can be used by any patient who lives in Wales or is registered to a Welsh GP practice including temporarily. The patient must be able to attend the pharmacy in person. The patient must ask for the Common Ailments Service. The patient must register with the pharmacy they chose. They can register at any pharmacy and can choose to move to another pharmacy at any time if they need to use the service again. For more details visit this link: Common Ailment Service The licensed production unit can help external customers, such as community pharmacists, with the supply of formulations that are not commonly available. Chemotherapy doses and injectable medicines for clinical trials are prepared at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. There are a few medical restrictions so you will need to fill out a medical screening form at the pharmacy to make sure the programme is suitable for you. If you are accepted for the programme, you will have to attend the pharmacy weekly for weight measurements and, where possible at the pharmacy, a urine test to measure ketones.

A Career Pathway for Pharmacy Technicians is currently under development with the National Pharmacy Technician Group Scotland. This pathway will define the key stages of pharmacy technician development: A review intended to support patients recently discharged between care settings, by minimising unintended medication changes and supporting adherence Our pharmacists are well supported by a team of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, clerical and scientific staff. If your hospital doctor prescribes new or different medication, he/she will either write and inform your GP (who will give you a prescription) or give you a prescription to take to the hospital pharmacy.

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The messenger of the gods, Hermes (the Roman god Mercury), acquired an extra snake on his staff, known as a caduceus. It’s perhaps not a coincidence, then, that the element mercury was a major chemical agent in the history of medicine and alchemy. For example, the evaporated vapour of mercury combined with snake venom was injected through the centre of the scalp as an antidote to snake bite and epilepsy. Both Hermes, the god of commerce, and Mercury, the god of trade, are a good fit for retail pharmacy. This content was written and edited by Well. Our health information is evidence based, up-to-date and reviewed by health professionals. It isn't intended to replace the medical information given to you by your doctor. If you are overweight and are serious about losing weight, the Lipotrim Pharmacy Programme could help you reach your goal, knowing you have a highly trained healthcare professional on hand for information, advice and encouragement.

Please note, there are other emergency contraceptive options available through your doctor or at a Walk-In centre.Levonelle One Step is thought to work by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg or by preventing sperm from fertilising any egg that may have already been released The standard prescription fee will be charged unless you are exempt from charges. If you are exempt, please provide proof – for example, an exemption certificate. Hospital pharmacy prescriptions are not valid for dispensing by your local community pharmacist and you should therefore collect your prescription items before you leave the hospital. I aman overseas visitor – will I have to pay for my treatment? We aim to provide you with the knowledge and support you need to make confident decisions about your health and wellbeing.