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
It’s important that we hold accurate and up to date information about the pharmacy technicians 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:
- changes to your name
- changes to your registered address
- any health condition which could affect your ability to practise safely and effectively
- any incident that affects your fitness to practise, such as a caution or conviction
This will help us to accurately identify pharmacy technicians 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.
Looking after your information
Updating your details
It’s important to let us know of any changes to your personal details so we hold accurate information for you.
Updating your registered address
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.
Updating your contact details
Make sure your details are up-to-date, so that you receive important information and reminders from us.
Managing your myGPhC account
We have compiled some tips to help you troubleshoot any issues you might experience when signing up, logging in, or using myGPhC.
Changing your name
If you want to change your registered name, you can do this by completing a form and providing evidence.
Working outside of Great Britain
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.
Leaving or returning to register
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.
Involved in education or training
If you're involved in training pharmacy staff, you may find our guidance helpful
Telling us about an issue which could affect your fitness to practise
If you become aware of an issue which may affect your fitness to practise - such as a health issue, a police caution or an investigation into criminal or professional wrongdoing, you must tell us within seven days.
Letting us know about the death of a registered pharmacy technician
To let us know about the death of a registered pharmacy technician, 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 pharmacy technician, which stops them from practising and they can’t tell us themselves, please get in touch on 0203 713 8000 or info@pharmacyregulation.org.