A guide to peer group meetings

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A guide to peer group meetings

Jo Scott-Jones
Zoom group call

The Pharmacy Council’s new recertification framework for practising pharmacists requires peer engagement in groups as an activity to maintain competence. Here, GP Jo Scott-Jones, explains why peer groups are valuable, how to go about setting up a peer group and facilitating meetings, and what to do when you notice something is amiss in your group

On 1 April 2021, significant changes to the Pharmacy Council’s professional development requirements were implemented. This includes the requirement f
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