The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the independent regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises in Great Britain.

It was established in the year 2010.

Principal functions include:

Approving qualifications for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians and accrediting education and training providers;

Maintaining a register of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises;

Setting standards for conduct, ethics, proficiency, education and training, and continuing professional development (CPD);

Establishing and promoting standards for the safe and effective practice of pharmacy at registered pharmacies;

Establishing fitness to practise requirements, monitoring pharmacy professionals' fitness to practise and dealing fairly and proportionately with complaints and concerns

Contact:

General Pharmaceutical Council
25 Canada Square
London
E14 5LQ