How do I verify a pharmacy is registered with the GPhC?

To verify a pharmacy is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), use the GPhC’s online register and search by the pharmacy’s name, postcode, or registration number. Check that the entry shows the pharmacy’s current registration status as “registered”, along with a premises address that matches what the pharmacy displays. For online pharmacies, also look for the pharmacy’s GPhC premises number on their website footer or “About” page and confirm it against the register. If anything looks unclear or you can’t find the pharmacy, contact the GPhC directly for confirmation.

• Use the GPhC’s online register to search by name, postcode, or registration number.
• Confirm the status is “registered” and the address matches what the pharmacy shows.
• For online pharmacies, verify the GPhC premises number on the website against the register.
• Be cautious if a pharmacy’s details can’t be found or don’t match; seek clarification.
• Contact the GPhC for help if verification is unclear or information is missing.

Sources

• GPhC – Online register (pharmacies and professionals)
• GPhC guidance – Registered pharmacies providing distance services (Feb 2025)
• UK Government – Profession overview: Pharmacist regulation
• Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland – Registration
• UK Government – Pharmacy supervision: consultation response