The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7433 p5
6 January 2007

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FPMM adopts competency frameworks

Competency frameworks for general, advanced and consultant level pharmacists have been adopted by the Faculty of Prescribing and Medicines Management and will be used as a basis for membership of both the FPMM and the College of Pharmacy Practice. The move is designed to help members demonstrate the competencies required by employers both inside and outside the NHS.

The frameworks have already been adopted by the Department of Health for posts in the NHS in both primary and secondary care. The frameworks were initially designed for NHS-employed pharmacists but the structure and content has broad applicability and relevance to pharmacists employed in the private sector, says the FPMM. They can be used for recruitment and selection, performance review and continuing professional development.

The FPMM is a semi-autonomous body within the CPP providing professional support for UK pharmacists who specialise in prescribing and medicines management.