Toxicology Services - Drug and Alcohol Testing

About Us

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a not-for-profit organisation established under the Pharmacy Order 2010, is 1 of 13 Health and Social Care Regulators within the United Kingdom. We regulate Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and pharmacies in Great Britain, and it is our role to ensure that the public receive safe and effective pharmacy care.

At present, we register c.66,000 Pharmacists, c.27,000 Pharmacy Technicians and c.13,500 pharmacy premises; with c.300 employees, alongside c.380 Associates and Partners working to support the enablement of statutory functions under the governance of our Council.

What We Do

o Protect the public and provide assurance for the receipt of safe and effective care when using pharmacy services.

o Maintain a register of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and pharmacies.

o Approve and accredit qualifications and training for Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy Support Staff.

o Set standards for pharmacy professionals and pharmacies to enter and remain on our register.

o Request pharmacy professionals and pharmacies provide evidence that they are continuing to meet our standards, including conducting inspections to verify proof(s) given.

o Investigate concerns and where necessary to protect patients and the public, or to uphold public confidence in pharmacy, take action to restrict one's ability to practise.

o Promote professionalism and support continuous improvement, thus assuring quality and safety of pharmacy.