GPhC: Update and improvement to pharmacy inspections
Pharmacy inspections are crucial for ensuring safe and effective pharmacy care. The GPhC are updating their approach to include shorter, focused inspections and established full inspections for efficiency. Inspectors may switch to full inspections as needed, with first-time inspections always being full. Changes will begin in January 2025, including targeted inspections for high-risk areas, timely re-inspections, flexible approaches for newly-registered pharmacies, and clearer inspection reports. See here for update.