General Pharmaceutical Council

06/01/2026

We are seeking views on our proposals to to provide clarity around how pharmacies are organised and managed, to help make sure patients and the public continue to receive safe and effective pharmacy care. Find out more and take part now >> https://tinyurl.com/4rdrv734

05/01/2026

The GPhC has issued an email highlighting emerging concerns in pharmacy practice. Pharmacy professionals are encouraged to review these updates to ensure compliance and patient safety. Read the full communication here: https://tinyurl.com/2mbnyf5w

05/01/2026

We’re working closely with the Advertising Standards Authority and Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency to tackle illegal and irresponsible ads for weight management medicines. Read the ASA UK latest rulings banning ads for breaking the rules >>

Our rulings are published every Wednesday and set out on the public record how, following a formal investigation, the advertising rules apply and where we draw the line in judging whether an ad has broken the rules. We also publish a list of companies and organisations which agree to amend or withdr...

05/01/2026

The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has recently published a new dedicated advice page on their website which gathers all of the relevant advice and resources about advertising prescription-only medicines (POMs). Advertising POMs to the public is a breach of not only the CAP code, but also the law, so we recommend reminding yourselves of the rules in this area. View CAP’s advice page >>

From Enforcement Notices and webinars to Insight articles and our AdviceOnline library - we have a whole host of resources on prescription-only medicines (POMs) to help marketers get it right first time. Check them out here.

04/01/2026

Preparing to do your reflective account for 2026? You can now reflect against one or more of our nine standards for pharmacy professionals if you submission date is on or after 1 Jan 26 >> https://tinyurl.com/3epmmkr8

03/01/2026

We are proposing to clarify the roles and accountabilities of Responsible Pharmacists, Superintendent Pharmacists, and pharmacy owners to . Find out more and take part in our consultation >>
https://tinyurl.com/4rdrv734

03/01/2026

Buying medicines from illegal websites puts you at risk of serious harm. We are urging people to always check an online pharmacy’s registration before buying medicines online: https://tinyurl.com/49mb7m2m

02/01/2026

We are recruiting a Policy Manager to lead the development of evidence-based policies across registration, education and standards. This is an excellent opportunity to shape regulatory practice and influence the future of pharmacy. Closes 5 January >> https://tinyurl.com/2h6mk4y2

We are seeking your views on our draft rules and standards for Responsible Pharmacists and standards for Superintendent Pharmacists. And updates to...

01/01/2026

We are recruiting a Policy Manager to lead the development of evidence-based policies across registration, education and standards. This is an excellent opportunity to shape regulatory practice and influence the future of pharmacy. Closes 5 January >> https://tinyurl.com/2h6mk4y2

01/01/2026

Pharmacy technicians and pharmacists – we want to hear your views on our proposals to . Take part now >>
https://tinyurl.com/4rdrv734