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Regulate March 2014

8 April 2014
Read the latest copy of Regulate

Council meeting on Thursday 10 April

7 April 2014
The next meeting of the GPhC Council will take place on Thursday 10 April 2014 at the GPhC’s offices at 129 Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7BT.

The MyGPhC website will be unavailable on Monday

4 April 2014
The MyGPhC website will be unavailable due to essential maintenance between approximately 11am and 5pm on Monday 7 April 2014. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

First major survey of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians reveals picture of pharmacy today

3 April 2014
We have published the findings of its first major survey about the day-to-day roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

GPhC responds to Law Commission report and draft Bill on the Regulation of Health Professionals

2 April 2014
Responding to the publication of the Law Commission report and draft Bill on the Regulation of Health Professionals, Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council, said: “We strongly support the aims of the Law Commission’s review of the legislative framework for the health professional regulators...

Register search down time

27 March 2014
The Register search page will be down from 6-9pm this evening- 27/03/14 in order to carry out routine maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

New accommodation agreed for GPhC

20 March 2014
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the independent pharmacy regulator for Great Britain, has exchanged contracts to take 38,500 sq ft on the 26th floor and part 25th floor at 25 Canada Square, at a competitive rent in a rising market. The quoting rent was £35.00 per sq ft.

GPhC outlines position on sale of e-cigarettes in registered pharmacies

19 February 2014
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council, said: “The health, safety and well-being of patients must be the first concern for pharmacy owners and superintendents when deciding which products and services to supply in a pharmacy, and for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians when giving advice and information to patients.

UK storms: Putting patients first

14 February 2014
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) recognises that extreme weather conditions across the UK are presenting major challenges for all those affected, including community pharmacies providing vital services to patients.

New members appointed to pharmacy regulator’s governing Council

4 February 2014
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced the appointment of five members to its governing Council. The 14-member Council sets the strategic direction and objectives for the organisation and checks that the organisation is meeting these objectives.