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Pharmacists and pharmacy owners warned not to promote weight loss POMs

The General Pharmaceutical Council warned registrants not to advertise prescription-only medicines or face the regulatory consequences.

11 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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Minister warned of pharmacy regulator’s ‘poor performance’ by watchdog

Health minister told of 'considerable concern' regarding regulator's performance

08 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Three years, zero prescriptions: Online pharmacy struck off NHS list

Chemist Click 'unaware' of rules for remaining on the pharmaceutical list

02 Apr 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist who stole metronidazole tablets gets six-month suspension

Suspension for pharmacist who stole retail products and prescription medicines

26 Mar 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Warning for pharmacy technician who ‘worked outside scope’ with script changes

Individual told he must only work within his scope of practice.

20 Mar 2025 , 2 Min Article

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GPhC warns pharmacist over ‘unsolicited’ message to patient on social media

Joshua Dylan Mistry allegedly obtained a patient’s contact details from their medical records before sending the message while working at Popsons Chemist in Daventry.

05 Mar 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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‘Target focused’ pharmacist suspended for high-risk beta blocker prescribing

Suspension order for pharmacist who based prescribing decisions on web questionnaires

12 Feb 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacist suspended for telling mother that MMR jab causes autism

Pharmacist accused of telling mother: ‘It’s fine, your son will grow out of autism’.

07 Feb 2025 , 3 Min Article

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GPhC’s online prescribing guidance leaves risk of unsafe supply, warns PDA

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association said “significant risk” may arise if a prescriber cannot access a patient’s clinical record.

06 Feb 2025 , 1 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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Pharmacist struck off after falsifying CPPE documentation

Pharmacist acted dishonestly and dodged employers' attempts to resolve issues, says GPhC

09 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Jhoots branch avoids list removal after opening 11 days in 6 months

Jhoots wins appeal against health board decision to remove branch from pharmaceutical list.

07 Jan 2025 , 3 Min Article

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Suspension for pharmacist who sent medicines to Sierra Leone

GPhC notes 'unique circumstances' of pharmacist who sent CDs to a struggling community

19 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Defunct pharmacy loses fresh £90k data breach appeal

Doorstep Dispensaree's next appeal against GDPR fine dismissed by three judges

10 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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