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ITV News reports photo-editing software used to obtain weight management drugs

GPhC responds to ITV News report that people using photo-editing software to obtain weight management medicines.

06 Jan 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy technician training to move up to Level 4 under GPhC plans

Regulator to launch consultation on pharmacy technicians' IET in September

14 Jul 2025 , 1 Min Article

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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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Musson appointed national pharmacy technician fellow by GPhC and NHSE

Olivia Musson appointed to new fellowship post that offers one year opportunity to work with the office of the chief pharmaceutical officer (NHS England) and the GPhC.

29 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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GPhC updates 'green thinking' within education guidance

The GPhC has updated its education guidance to reflect commitments to a carbon net zero action plan for sustainable pharmacy regulation.

25 Feb 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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GPhC bans standalone use of web questionnaires for weight loss drugs

GPhC unveils beefed-up rules for supply of ‘high risk’ and weight loss medication by online pharmacies.

04 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC proposes consecutive yearly fee increases ‘well above inflation’

Concerns raised around GPhC's latest fee hike proposals.

30 Jan 2025 , 2 Min Article

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58pc pass rate for GPhC's autumn registration assessment

Only 667 of the 1,146 candidates who sat the GPhC’s registration assessment on 12 November passed.

17 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC beefs up quality assurance processes for education and training

Regulator wants to improve engagement with course providers.

16 Dec 2024 , 2 Min Article

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10 Year Plan offers opportunity to put pharmacy on sustainable footing says GPhC

Equipping pharmacies to respond to a shift in care from hospitals to communities will be a vital, says regulator.

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Online pharmacies to be inspected first as rules relaxed for bricks-and-mortar

GPhC could use video calls for some first routine inspections

09 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC receives 24 whistleblowing disclosures from pharmacy employees

General Pharmaceutical Council publishes annual whistleblowing report.

03 Oct 2024 , 1 Min Article

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GPhC hires consultancy to look at potential revalidation changes

GPhC eyes possible changes such as extra requirements for prescribing pharmacists.

15 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC to review fees policy in its next five-year strategy

Regulator to review fees policy as part of efforts to ensure financial sustainability.

15 Jul 2024 , 2 Min Article

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