After 15 years as Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Duncan Rudkin has decided to step down from his role and will be leaving the organisation on 31st December 2025.
The Council of the GPhC will be initiating a search for a new Chief Executive & Registrar and is committed to ensuring a smooth transition.
Gisela Abbam, Chair of the GPhC, said:
“Over his tenure, Duncan has made a significant contribution to pharmacy regulation, with patient safety as his focus. On behalf of the Council and staff of the GPhC, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to him for his invaluable contribution to pharmacy regulation.
“As Duncan embarks on new ventures, we are presented with a unique opportunity to welcome a new Chief Executive and Registrar who will champion the next phase of our journey. This transition is a pivotal moment for the GPhC, as we look to implement our ambitious 5-year strategy.”
Duncan Rudkin, Chief Executive of the GPhC, said:
“It has been a great privilege to lead the staff of the GPhC since its formation in 2010. I am proud of the work the team have done to uphold standards of care and quality in pharmacy services, and to put patient safety at the heart of everything we do.
“With a strong new strategic plan in place, now is the right time for me to step down and support a successful transition to a new Chief Executive and Registrar.”