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GBP3M Funding Announced for Pharmacy Regulation
LONDON, September 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Ben Bradshaw, Minister of State for Health Services, today announced at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester, to an audience of pharmacy professionals, that GBP3million of Government funding would be committed to support the establishment of a new regulatory body for pharmacy - the General Pharmaceutical Council. Andrew Gush, Treasurer of the British Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB),said: "The Society has made strong representations to the Government about the costs relating to the establishment of both the regulatory and future professional bodies. While we welcome the GBP3million in funding announced today by the Minister towards the transition to the General Pharmaceutical Council, we see this as a first step and will continue engaging with the Department of Health on funding to support the establishment of a professional body for pharmacy." Ben Bradshaw, Minister for State Health Services addressing BPC 2007. Notes to Editors The British Pharmaceutical Conference - entitled "The medicines maze: balancing risks and benefits" - takes place from 10th to 12th September, 2007, at Manchester Central (formerly Manchester International Convention Centre). The theme of BPC 2007 is reflected throughout the programme, with keynote speeches and workshops addressing crucial technical and professional issues that are facing pharmacy today. The conference will showcase the latest developments in pharmaceutical science and practice research and include discussion and debate led by expert speakers.
