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The GPhC has recently investigated some concerns involving the diversion of medicines from registered pharmacies, where medicines have been ordered and stolen by members of staff. These cases have often involved prescription-only-medicines that are...

We have recently had concerns raised with us by the public, medicines manufacturers, and other regulators regarding medicines supplied on private prescriptions overseas by UK pharmacies. Concerns have included medicines being supplied to countries in...

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 total of 2,913 candidates sat the registration assessment on 23 June, with 2,247 candidates passing the assessment: an overall pass rate of 77%