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General Pharmaceutical Council

Pharmacy Magazine provides information on the general pharmaceutical council to give you the latest stories and news to keep your pharmaceutical knowledge up to scratch.

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Pharmacist who conducted unjustified physical examination and asked sexual questions struck off

A GPhC fitness to practise committee said Ali Hassan “exploited the imbalance of power between a pharmacist and a patient”.

17 Sep 2026

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GPhC: Labour must oversee 'system-wide approach' to battle fake online pharmacies

The General Pharmaceutical Council said it can only “directly oversee legitimate providers”.

14 Sep 2026

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GPhC presses ahead with fee increases from September but postpones rises in 2026

Pharmacists’ renewal fees will increase by £17 to £293 and pharmacy technicians will pay £138. Pharmacy premises renewal fees will also increase by £24 to £416.

18 Jul 2025

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Pharmacists angered by fee rise plans urge GPhC to cut costs

Registrants took to social media to express their dismay and implore the GPhC to cut costs by moving from Canary Wharf.

03 Feb 2025

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