The standard setting programme of the GPhC Priya Sejpal

What does the GPhC do? The GPhC exists to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and of those who use pharmaceutical services......upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy

The regulatory cycle Set and communicate standards Seek assurance that standards are being maintained Foster and promote improvement Review evidence of impact of standards and learning from their implementation

Regulatory Standards Policy

Regulatory Standards Principles Our standards must : –secure the safe and effective practice of pharmacy –define the core requirements for pharmacy professionals –remain relevant, up-to-date and outcome focussed –inform patients, the public, pharmacy professionals and pharmacy owners about the standards they can expect from pharmacy professionals and registered pharmacy premises.

Regulatory Standards Development Proactive Collaboration Engagement Formal consultation

Guidance More than one way to meet our standards Professional accountability Justify actions Role of other organisations

Our regulatory standards Conduct, ethics and performance Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Initial education and training for pharmacists Initial education and training for pharmacy technicians

Developing a new approach to regulating pharmacies

Premises regulatory framework Rules Standards Standards for superintendents and owners Risk Registration and renewal

The Project Engage with stakeholders Drafting standards Formal consultation Publish and communicate Train staff and develop procedures Implement standards

Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Jul 2011 Oct 2011 Jan 2012 Apr 2012 Jul 2012 Oct 2012 Jan 2013 Project timelines Draft Engage Prepare Parliamentary process Implement (Phased) Consult Standards and regulatory framework Rules Draft Consult Publish and communicate

Standards ‘...the Council must make provision in rules about the standards that are to be met in connection with the carrying on of a retail pharmacy business at a registered pharmacy.’ Pharmacy Order (1)

Premises Standards As a consequence of being outcome focussed, we may not have explicit standards for ; –Date expired or patients returned medicines; –The self selection of P medicines –The supply of licensed and unlicensed medicines

What next

Communicate our approach Engage on and publish guidance Identify learning from FtP cases Work with other organisations Monitor and review standards Take forward the premises project

Upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy Thank you – any questions?