Regulator profile

GPhC

General Pharmaceutical Council

Professional Regulator

2 areas of regulation · 17 laws enforced · Great Britain

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

Types of regulation

Premises Inspection Professional Registration

Legal framework

Legislation that GPhC directly enforces.

Primary legislation

Secondary legislation

Legislation connected to GPhC's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.

Establishing / enabling

Sectors regulated

Healthcare services

Coverage area

Great Britain

Covers England, Scotland, and Wales. Northern Ireland may have separate arrangements.