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GPhC launches new five-year strategic plan

The regulator has acknowledged the need to improve its performance.

19 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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General Pharmaceutical Council appoints new chief standards officer

Lynsey Cleland has had senior executive roles in the Scottish health and care system.

12 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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No new distance pharmacies allowed after June 23 as regulations laid in parliament

Speculation the next three weeks could see a rush of last-minute applications

03 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Suspension for pharmacist who accessed colleague’s private records

Pharmacist claims he wanted to find 'improve working relationship' with 'closed book' colleague.

02 Jun 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GP pharmacist ‘manipulated system’ to prescribe tramadol for partner

County Down pharmacist suspended after 'dishonestly' arranging tramadol prescriptions for family

27 May 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC abandons plans to anonymise fitness to practise cases

Redacting information uses up too much resource and may not be effective, says regulator

24 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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MHRA publishes opinion on regulatory status of CBD products

Following a review the MHRA has published an opinion on the regulatory status of products containing cannabidiol (CBD).

15 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists and pharmacy owners warned not to promote weight loss POMs

The General Pharmaceutical Council warned registrants not to advertise prescription-only medicines or face the regulatory consequences.

11 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC issues warning on sales of ‘fat-dissolving’ Lemon Bottle injections

Regulator receives concerns around pharmacies selling unregulated weight loss injections.

10 Apr 2025 , 2 Min Article

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Minister warned of pharmacy regulator’s ‘poor performance’ by watchdog

Health minister told of 'considerable concern' regarding regulator's performance

08 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Three years, zero prescriptions: Online pharmacy struck off NHS list

Chemist Click 'unaware' of rules for remaining on the pharmaceutical list

02 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who stole metronidazole tablets gets six-month suspension

Suspension for pharmacist who stole retail products and prescription medicines

26 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Warning for pharmacy technician who ‘worked outside scope’ with script changes

Individual told he must only work within his scope of practice.

20 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC warns pharmacist over ‘unsolicited’ message to patient on social media

Joshua Dylan Mistry allegedly obtained a patient’s contact details from their medical records before sending the message while working at Popsons Chemist in Daventry.

05 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC follows up with Asda regarding online ID checks for weight loss service

Regulator follows up with chain following leak of internal communication.

20 Feb 2025 , 2 Min Article

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‘Target focused’ pharmacist suspended for high-risk beta blocker prescribing

Suspension order for pharmacist who based prescribing decisions on web questionnaires

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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