fitness to practice

Question 1

What does GPhC stand for?

Answer 1

The General Pharmaceutical Council.

Question 2

What is the role of the GPhC?

Answer 2

To protect patients and the public by ensuring that pharmacy professionals provide safe and effective care.

Question 3

What does the GPhC regulate?

Answer 3

The education, training, and registration of pharmacy professionals, and the premises in which they work.

Question 4

What are the GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals?

Answer 4

They are expectations of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors required from all pharmacy professionals and students to be considered fit to practise.

Question 5

What does ‘fitness to practise’ mean?

Answer 5

A professional has the skills, knowledge, character, and health to do their job safely and effectively, and adheres to GPhC standards.

Question 6

What must pharmacy professionals do as part of fitness to practise?

Answer 6

Make an annual declaration, notify the GPhC within 7 days of any issue that might impair fitness to practise, and complete continuing professional development (CPD) and revalidation.

Question 7

What is an Interim Order (IO)?

Answer 7

A temporary restriction or suspension placed on a pharmacist’s practice by the Fitness to Practise Committee if urgent action is needed.