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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) regulates pharmacy professionals & pharmacy premises in GB.

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. It's our role to make sure people receive safe and effective pharmacy care and have trust in pharmacy.

11/09/2026

We are looking to appoint an exceptional and dynamic leader to join our and play a pivotal role in managing fitness to practise hearings and meetings.

As a Professional Regulation Manager (Adjudications) you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of fitness to practise hearings and meetings, ensuring each one runs in accordance with GPhC policy and procedures and legislation.

Reporting to the Head of Professional Regulation (Hearings and Resolution), you will lead a multi-disciplinary team and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve our strategic and corporate aims. With your strong leadership skills and commitment to excellence, you will contribute to and lead on improvements across the Enforcement portfolio.

Closing date: 15 September

Find out more and apply >> https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/careers/professional-regulation-manager-adjudications-12-month-fixed-term-contract

10/09/2026

Ordering medicines online? Be sure that you're actually getting the medicine you expect by only using registered pharmacies.

Using fake and unregistered online pharmacies can put you at risk of serious harm. These pharmacies ignore GPhC regulations that ensure patient safety, so you could find yourself with "medicines" that may contain ingredients like cement or arsenic, be incorrectly dosed, contaminated, or that don't even contain any active ingredients.

This is why it's vitally important to make sure that any pharmacy you use is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, so you can be confident in the medicines you receive.

✅ How to check an online pharmacy:

1. Find the pharmacy's GPhC registration number on its website.
2. Search for the pharmacy on the official GPhC register.
3. If the pharmacy is not listed, do not use it.

Take a second to check the pharmacy's registration and ensure that you're getting a genuine medicine.

Find out more about the dangers of fake online pharmacies >> https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/how-check-online-pharmacy-register

09/09/2026

The GPhC standards for the education and training of pharmacists are all about putting patients first, building professional confidence, and preparing students and trainees for real‑world practice.

These standards ensure newly qualified pharmacists are safe, skilled and ready to make a difference from day one.

Find out more: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/students-and-trainees/education-and-training-providers/standards-education-and-training-pharmacists

08/09/2026

One clear purpose lies at the heart of pharmacy regulation: protecting patients and the public.
The GPhC plays a vital role in ensuring that everyone who uses pharmacy services can trust they are receiving safe and effective care.

This is achieved through:

✔️ Setting standards for education, training, and professional practice
✔️ Maintaining a register of qualified pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies
✔️ Inspecting pharmacies to ensure standards are consistently met
✔️ Investigating concerns and taking action where patient safety may be at risk

Find out more about our role in protecting the public: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/patients-and-public/our-role-protecting-patients-and-public

07/09/2026

Can you spot a fake?

Using fake online pharmacies puts you at risk of receiving fake or counterfeit medicines. Fake medicines may contain ineffective or inappropriate ingredients, or substances that could be harmful or even fatal, such as rat poison, cement, or worse.

That is why you should always make sure that any pharmacies you use are registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Registered pharmacies are required to fulfill strict requirements and work to guidelines that ensure that the safety of patients is never compromised.

Checking a pharmacy's registration is straightforward;

1. Find the pharmacy's GPhC registration number on its website.
2. Search for the pharmacy on the official GPhC register.
3. If the pharmacy is not listed, do not use it.

Find out more about our campaign around fake online pharmacies here >> https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/how-check-online-pharmacy-register

06/09/2026

A reminder for pharmacy owners and superintendent pharmacists:

When a pharmacy changes ownership, the new owner must notify the GPhC within 28 days. The form must be submitted after completion, signed by both previous and new owners, and the fee paid.

Missing the deadline means the pharmacy will be removed from the register, requiring closure and restoration.

If the new owner organisation doesn’t already own pharmacies, a superintendent pharmacist must also be nominated.

Full guidance and form: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/pharmacies/registration-and-renewal/managing-pharmacys-registration/change-ownership

05/09/2026

We've launched new revalidation resources to support you when completing your revalidation, including:

• new good practice examples and FAQs
• a statement which provides clarity on the use of AI when undertaking revalidation
• additional advice and examples for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in specialist and/or leadership roles
• updated FAQs and good practice examples for pharmacist independent prescribers

Find out more and access the new resources >> https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/pharmacists/revalidation-renewal/revalidation-resources

26/08/2026

As the use of GLP-1 medicines continues to grow, healthcare professionals are increasingly considering how these treatments may affect people with eating disorders or those at risk of developing one.

We're pleased that our Lead Clinical Adviser, Neha Ramaiya, will be joining experts from the NHS, academia, primary care and the voluntary sector at Beat's upcoming GLP-1s and Eating Disorders Workshop. Together, they'll explore the challenges and considerations for clinical practice and health policy, and discuss how healthcare professionals can support safe, person-centred care

https://workshops.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/glp-1s-and-eating-disorders-workshop/

23/08/2026

The GPhC Standards for Chief Pharmacists set clear expectations for professional leadership, accountability and governance across pharmacy services.

They support chief pharmacists to lead with integrity, prioritise patient safety, foster strong organisational cultures, and ensure pharmacy teams deliver high‑quality care.

Strong leadership = Better outcomes for patients and the public.

https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/pharmacists/standards-and-guidance-pharmacy-professionals/standards-chief-pharmacists

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