The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7451 p544
12 May 2007

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Society commended

Royal Pharmaceutical Society processes for appointing and training members of its new disciplinary committees have been commended for their independence by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence.

The CHRE performance review for 2006–07 also commends the Society for its commitment to evidence-based policy.

Commenting on the time taken to produce the Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Order 2007, the review says: “Delays in the passing of this legislation have caused a risk to public protection: there were a number of potential circumstances arising in health cases which indicated the potential for risk to the public while awaiting these new powers.” It adds that also put the Society’s reputation at risk.