We use and publish your personal information to support our work as the regulatory body for pharmacy professionals.
To find out how we use and look after the information we hold
See our privacy policy
It’s important that we hold accurate and up to date information about the pharmacists registered with us, so we can assure the public and employers they are qualified, fit to practise and meet our standards.
If you’re registered with us, you have a responsibility to tell us about any:
This will help us to accurately identify pharmacists on our register.
We also ask you to keep your contact details up to date, so we can make you aware of important information about your registration, as well as new standards and guidance and other information which could affect your registration.
Information on changing roles and leaving the register can also be found on this page.
We use and publish your personal information to support our work as the regulatory body for pharmacy professionals.
To find out how we use and look after the information we hold
See our privacy policy
It’s important to let us know of any changes to your personal details so we hold accurate information for you.
If you want to change your registered name, you can do this by completing a form and providing evidence.
We know moving house can be a busy time. If you change your address, we ask you to let us know within one month of the change.
Make sure your details are up-to-date, so that you receive important information and reminders from us.
If you plan to take a break from practice, you should remove yourself from the register. You can choose to return to the register at a later date.
If you take on specific roles or responsibilities a pharmacist, you may need to let us know. You may also need to be aware of specifc legislation, rules, or standards. See the information below to find out what you need to do.
To practise as an independent prescriber, you must successfully complete one of our accredited training courses and apply for an annotation to your register entry.
If you are nominated as a superintendent pharmacist, you will need to provide your details and make a set of declarations in relation to your role.
If you become aware of an issue which may affect your fitness to practise - such as a health issue or a police caution - you must tell us within seven days.
Each registered pharmacy must have a responsible pharmacist (RP), whose role is to secure the safe and effective running of the registered pharmacy when it is operational.
Find out about the criteria for becoming a designated supervisor, and the support available to you.
If you’re currently registered with us and want to work as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician in another country, you’ll need a certificate of current professional status.
To let us know about the death of a registered pharmacist, please email registers@pharmacyregulation.org. Please attach a scanned copy of their death certificate. We’ll update our records and remove their entry from the public register.
If you need to tell us about an accident or severe illness affecting a registered pharmacist, which stops them from practising and they can’t tell us themselves, please get in touch on 0203 713 8000 or info@pharmacyregulation.org.