What can you expect when using a pharmacy?

Advice and Information - 30 January 2020

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. Find out what they say about what you should be expecting from pharmacy services.
Pharmacy Council

The General Pharmaceutical Council have written a new online guide which explains what you can expect when visiting a pharmacy. 

The guide explains:

  • The standards that registered pharmacies and pharmacy professionals have to meet.
  • What you can expect when visiting a pharmacy.
  • What to do if you are unhappy with the services or care you receive.

Download the guide 

The GPhC inspects pharmacies to check if standards are being met. You can find these inspection reports on a new pharmacy inspections publication site.

You can find out more on the GPhC website, by following @TheGPhC on Twitter or at Facebook.com/TheGPhC

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