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About the GPhC
Information about the establishment of the new regulator
This section includes information on the background to the GPhC, the development of standards and its governance arrangements. You will also find details of the Council's Chair and members and a timeline showing key milestones.
This is an interim stage in the development of pharmacy regulation, responsibility for which will rest with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) until the GPhC is launched in 2010, parliamentary timetable permitting. There is close working with the RPSGB to ensure a smooth transition of the regulatory functions to the GPhC.
The process to establish the GPhC
Consultation on the draft Pharmacy Order 2010, which establishes the role, functions and powers of the GPhC, was completed in March 2009. There remain several key stages to go through in the process of establishing the GPhC. In outline, these are (parliamentary timetable permitting):
- statutory consultation on standards and rules
- ensuring organisational readiness
This website will be kept up to date with news, updated frequently asked questions and other features.
Chair's message
The Chair of the GPhC gives his perspective on the challenges facing the organisation and how it will meet them.
The Council
Names and brief biographies of Council members.
Background
Details on how the GPhC came into being, including the relevant legislation.
Pharmacy Regulation and Leadership Oversight Group
Information about the oversight group of key stakeholders established by government to advise on the establishment of the GPhC.
GPhC establishment project
Information on the project to establish the GPhC.
GPhC timeline
A chart showing key milestones from the past and in the future.
Standards and policy
More detail on the areas of education, continuing professional development, premises, practice and proficiency, patient and public involvement and other policies.
Governance
Information about the governance framework of the GPhC, including more detail on the Council and committees.