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Postponement of 2020 revalidation submissions

20 March 2020
Due to the challenges and pressures on the pharmacy sector at this time, and the increasing number of cases of COVID-19, we have decided to postpone the revalidation submission date for those registrants who are due to submit between 20 March and 31 August 2020 (inclusive).

COVID-19 pandemic

20 March 2020
For updates related to the coronavirus pandemic, including GPhC statements and questions and answers, please see our dedicated COVID-19 information page.

Official sources of information on coronavirus

19 March 2020
See here the UK official sources of information on COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Protecting the public and supporting pharmacy professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic

19 March 2020
Today the NHS has called upon former pharmacy professionals, alongside doctors, nurses and other health professionals, to re-register and help in tackling the greatest global health threat in the history of the health service. The plans are part of the extensive work to date to prepare for the likely health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Profiteering in difficult times

19 March 2020
General Pharmaceutical Council Chief Executive, Duncan Rudkin has issued the following statement in response to reports of some instances of raised prices and locum rates during the COVID-19 pandemic

Regulatory approach in challenging circumstances - GPhC and PSNI joint statement

18 March 2020
We have published a joint statement with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland about how we will regulate pharmacy in light of novel coronavirus (Covid-19)

Contacting the GPhC

18 March 2020
In line with UK Government's advice, the majority of our staff are now working from home. Our contact centre is still open for calls from 9:30- 17:00 every day. We will endeavour to keep providing our phone service but would strongly recommend that, wherever possible, you submit any enquiries via email to info@pharmacyregulation.org

GPhC changes approach to inspections of pharmacies in response to COVID-19 pandemic

17 March 2020
We have written to pharmacy professionals and pharmacy owners today to update them on our approach to regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our contact centre today

16 March 2020
The GPhC offices have had to close today for a deep clean following a suspected case of coronavirus among a member of staff. Our phone lines will be closed today; if you need to get in touch please send any queries via email to: info@pharmacyregulation.org Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

New guide to help people keep safe when getting medicines or treatment online

13 March 2020
UK health organisations have today launched a new guide to help people make sure that medicines or treatment they get online are safe and right for them.