Standards for pharmacy professionals - General Pharmaceutical Council

Summary

The General Pharmaceutical Council regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.

Content

There are nine standards that every pharmacy professional is accountable for meeting. The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards apply to all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians:

• provide person-centred care
• work in partnership with others
• communicate effectively
• maintain, develop and use their professional knowledge and skills
• use professional judgement
• behave in a professional manner
• respect and maintain the person’s confidentiality and privacy
• speak up when they have concerns or when things go wrong
• demonstrate leadership.