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Pharmacy inspections are now unannounced. Are you ready?
Published 27 October 2026 ยท Drafted with AI, checked by an editor
The GPhC moved to unannounced inspections so it sees pharmacies as they run every day.
What changedThe General Pharmaceutical Council inspects registered pharmacies without telling them in advance.Who it affectsEvery registered pharmacy in Great Britain.What to doRun through our knock checklist with your team this week.Key datesIn place now.
Inspectors look at whether the pharmacy meets the GPhC's standards for registered pharmacies, and publish their reports online.
Because there is no warning, the records that matter most are the ones you keep every day: the responsible pharmacist record, controlled drug registers, fridge temperatures and near-miss logs.
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The Pharmacist: GPhC confirms move towards unannounced inspections
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The Pharmacist: GPhC confirms move towards unannounced inspections
Spotted an error? Tell us and we will correct it within one working day.