GPhC vs OSPAP: UK vs International Pharmacist Registration Pathways Compared
UK MPharm graduates go directly to foundation training. International pharmacists must complete OSPAP first. The CRA is identical for both cohorts.
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GPhC Exam Dates 2026: Sittings, Booking Deadlines, and Results Timeline
The CRA runs twice yearly — June and November/autumn. Booking deadlines and eligibility are tied to your training start date. Missing eligibility criteria can delay your sitting by...
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Foundation Pharmacist Training Guide 2026: What to Expect in Your Foundation Year
The foundation training year is 39+ weeks of supervised practice culminating in the CRA. Understanding structure, competency requirements, and study expectations from day one preve...
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Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice: Tools, CPD, and Career Pathway
Clinical pharmacists in GP/PCN roles use the same tools as GPs — NICE CKS, BNF, clinical calculators. The career pathway from foundation training through to PCN pharmacist is clear...
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Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists 2026: What Foundation Trainees Need to Know
From 2026, some foundation routes include IP elements. IP is transforming pharmacy — understanding the pathway, requirements, and career implications now prepares you for the caree...
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GPhC Registration Assessment: What International Pharmacists Need to Know (OSPAP Route)
International pharmacists register via OSPAP — a one-year postgraduate diploma — then the same CRA as UK graduates. Specific challenges: UK law, BNF-centric practice, NHS clinical ...
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GPhC vs MRCGP AKT: How the Exams Compare and What Pharmacists Can Learn from GP Trainee Strategies
The GPhC CRA and MRCGP AKT test overlapping clinical knowledge from different professional perspectives. Pharmacists adopting GP trainee revision techniques — spaced repetition, ad...
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GPhC Exam Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Foundation Trainee Pharmacists
GPhC anxiety is amplified by the three-attempt limit and same-day pass requirement. The anxiety is rational — the stakes are high. Management focuses on preparation-based confidenc...
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GPhC CRA Part 2 Clinical Therapeutics: High-Weight Topics and How to Prioritise
High-weight topics account for 60-70% of Part 2 questions. Prioritising these in the first half of revision maximises your score floor.
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GPhC CRA Part 1 Calculations: Format, Common Types, and How to Prepare
Part 1 is numerically unforgiving — free-entry answers mean no partial credit and no elimination. Daily timed practice is the only effective preparation method.
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GPhC Common Registration Assessment Explained (2026): Format, Content, and What to Expect
The CRA comprises two papers taken on the same day — Part 1 (40 calculations) and Part 2 (120 SBA questions). Both must be passed simultaneously. Three attempts maximum.
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Failed the GPhC Registration Assessment? How to Restructure Your Preparation
GPhC failure rates are significant — 42% failed in November 2024, 23% in June 2025. With only three attempts allowed, a failed first attempt demands diagnostic analysis and strateg...
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