Our vision is for safe and effective pharmacy care at the heart of healthier communities.
We’re the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.
Our main job is to protect the public and give them assurance they’ll receive safe and effective care when using pharmacy services.
Set up by the UK and Scottish parliaments, we’re a statutory organisation that is independent from government and those we regulate.
Our role
We set standards for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies, and maintain a public register of those who meet our standards. Find out more about our role.
We’re funded by fees paid by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies that register with us.
Our role and purpose are set out in legislation called the Pharmacy Order 2010; this is the main piece of legislation from which our powers as an independent statutory regulator are derived. Learn about the Pharmacy Order 2010.
Vision and strategy
Our governing Council
The role of the Council is to make sure we fulfil our statutory responsibilities to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public.
Our executive team
Our executive lead the day-to-day activity of the organisation.
Who we work with
We work closely with many different people, groups and organisations.
Our committees
Our committees oversee our work as a regulator and check we’re accountable and transparent in what we do.
Our work in Scotland and Wales
We make sure pharmacy regulation responds to and reflects developments in England, Scotland and Wales.
Corporate publications
See our annual reports, strategic and operational plans and some other key publications.