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We regulate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain.  We work to assure and improve standards of care for people using pharmacy services.

Updates

GPhC announces results for November 2023 registration assessment

5 December 2023
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A total of 1,067 candidates sat the registration assessment on 2 November, with 700 candidates passing the assessment: an overall pass rate of 66%

Valproate National Patient Safety Alert

29 November 2023
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The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a Valproate National Patient Safety Alert in advance of new regulatory measure being introduced from January 2024.

​​GPhC Council agrees to increase fees​

14 November 2023
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has agreed to increase fees by 7.5% from April 2024

New Chief Pharmacy Officer and Chief Enforcement Officer announced for GPhC

27 October 2023
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The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has appointed two new executive-level members of staff

Temporary register to close in March 2024

22 September 2023
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The UK Government has asked the General Pharmaceutical Council and other relevant health professional regulators to close our temporary registers on 31 March 2024.