Beyond graduation: closing the readiness gap in UK pharmacist training

As pharmacists assume increasingly clinical roles within the NHS, their preparedness for practice directly impacts patient care quality and healthcare efficiency. The General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) updated 2021 education standards aim to produce pharmacists who are clinically competent and capable of independent prescribing upon registration​1​. However, graduates trained under older curricula remain underprepared, highlighting a […]