What GPhC does
Statutory regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises in Great Britain. Sets standards for pharmacy education, ethics, and practice. Inspects registered pharmacies.
Contact GPhC
- Phone
- 020 3713 8000
Legal framework
Legislation that GPhC directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Pharmacy Order 2010
The Pharmacy Order 2010 (Commencement No. 2) Order of Council 2010
Human Medicines Regulations 2012
The Deregulation Act 2015 (Poisons and Explosives Precursors) (Consequential Amendments, Revocations and Transitional Provisions) Order 2015
The Health Care and Associated Professions (Knowledge of English) Order 2015
The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2016
The Pharmacy (Premises Standards, Information Obligations, etc.) Order 2016
The Pharmacy (Preparation and Dispensing Errors – Registered Pharmacies) Order 2018
Data Protection, Privacy and Electronic Communications (Amendments ) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) (Amendment ) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
… and 5 more statutory instruments.
Related legislation
Legislation connected to GPhC’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
Sectors regulated
- Coverage area
- Great Britain — England, Scotland and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.