Health officials could speed up pharmacy removal process as pharmacy minister says Jhoots falls ‘well below the mark’ Stephen Kinnock said that he has asked health officials whether it is possible to strengthen the regulatory framework to address “pharmacies that do not play by the rules”.…
Weight-loss drug complaints to pharmacy regulator hit 150 in a month Glenn Mathieson, lead advisor for professional regulation at the General Pharmaceutical Council, said the regulator received just 12 fitness to practise complaints about weight loss drugs in April 2024.…
GPhC proposes increasing pharmacy technicians’ level of study A consultation document has outlined proposals to raise the level of pharmacy technicians’ roles to Regulated Qualifications Framework level 4 in England and Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework level 7 in Scotland.…
Regulator fails on timeliness standard for fitness-to-practise cases for seventh year in a row The Professional Standards Authority said that while the General Pharmaceutical Council is reducing its aged fitness-to-practise cases, the end-to-end median time from referral to final decision has increased.…
Creating effective assessment activities for foundation trainees This article shows how designated prescribing practitioners and designated supervisors can use the GPhC learning outcomes and NHS England assessment strategy to plan effective activities for foundation trainees.…
GPhC appoints Chris Askew as interim chief executive The former chief executive of the Royal College of General Practitioners will take up the role on 1 October 2025.…
GPhC reveals draft criteria to cut record number of fitness-to-practise concerns The General Pharmaceutical Council said that concerns raised have doubled over the past five years, from 2,989 in 2020/2021 to 6,202 in 2024/2025.…
Investigations ongoing as regulator takes action against Jhoots The General Pharmaceutical Council's enforcement action against Jhoots follows concerns raised about unexpected closures and ‘poor service’ in several branches.…
GPhC warns of emerging patient safety issues In a letter to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy owners, Roz Gittins has highlighted concerns reported to the regulator and the importance of ensuring safe and effective pharmacy care for patients.…
GPhC chief executive to step down after 15 years in post Duncan Rudkin has served as chief executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council since the regulator was established in 2010.…
