What does “GPhC” mean?

The General Pharmaceutical Council, regulator of pharmacists and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.

GPhC in plain English

The General Pharmaceutical Council, regulator of pharmacists and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.

Any pharmacy dispensing a controlled drug to you, including by post, must be GPhC-registered, and the register is public.

Distance-selling pharmacies operate under specific GPhC standards covering how they verify prescriptions and deliver medicines.

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What does gphc mean?

The General Pharmaceutical Council, regulator of pharmacists and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.

Sources and further reading

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  1. NICE guideline NG144: Cannabis-based medicinal products
  2. NHS: Medical cannabis (and cannabis oils)
  3. MHRA: The supply, manufacture, importation and distribution of unlicensed cannabis-based products for medicinal use

Patient guide · Written by the Flora House editorial team · Last reviewed: 8 September 2026