New standards for pharmacy professionals are now in effect - find out more
Watch our video on the new standards for pharmacy professionals which are now in effect
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Upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy
Updates
GPhC responds to release of Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care
21 August 2017
The Scottish Government today published its strategy for pharmacy in Scotland called Achieving Excellence in Pharmaceutical Care: A Strategy for Scotland. Responding to the publication, Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said...
Regulators publish joint statement on conflicts of interest
8 August 2017
The General Pharmaceutical Council and the other eight regulators of health and care professionals have signed a joint statement, which sets out what is expected of all healthcare professionals in relation to avoiding, declaring and managing conflicts of interest across all healthcare settings.
Results from June registration assessment announced
27 July 2017
We are pleased to announce the names of the 2208 pre-registration trainee pharmacists who passed their registration assessment in June.
We are consulting on guidance to ensure a safe and effective pharmacy team
20 July 2017
The General Pharmaceutical Council has launched a consultation on new guidance for pharmacy owners which outlines what they are expected to do to ensure everyone in the pharmacy team can provide safe and effective services to patients and the public.
GPhC council meeting on 6 July
3 July 2017
Our next council meeting takes place on Thursday 6 July
Our 2016-17 annual report is now available
27 June 2017
See how we've done in our 2016-17 annual report
Watch our revalidation for pharmacy professionals webinar
28 June 2017
Watch our webinar presentation on Revalidation for pharmacy professionals to find out more about our proposals.
GPhC Council approves guidance on religion, personal values and beliefs
22 June 2017
We have published new guidance to help pharmacy professionals when their religion, personal values or beliefs might impact on their willingness to provide certain services.
New standards for pharmacy professionals come into effect
12 May 2017
All pharmacy professionals in Great Britain will have to meet new standards for pharmacy professionals, which came into effect today (12 May). The nine standards describe how safe and effective care is delivered through person-centred professionalism, and replace the standards of conduct, ethics and performance.
