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Directory of Regulatory Topics

Published on: 8th May 2024 | Updated on: 23rd January 2026

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Amendments to pharmacy regulations to introduce OPD +/- 10% dispensing

Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Prescription Regulations

CPAF (Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework)

Delays with market entry applications

Codeine Linctus reclassification from P to POM

A-Z of Regulatory Webpages

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Annual workforce survey

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Briefings Database

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Clinical Governance

Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework

UK competition law

Contract monitoring

CPAF (Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework)

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Direction of prescriptions

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Emergency and Business Continuity Planning

The Equality Act 2010

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Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Prescription Regulations

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Information & Disclosure Regulations

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NHS complaints procedure

NHS Identity Guidelines: NHS logo use by pharmacies

The NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013 and subsequent amendments

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Original Pack Dispensing

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Patient safety incident reporting

Patient satisfaction survey– Archive Page

Performance panels

Pharmacy Access Scheme (PhAS)

PLPS Regulations May 2023 Amendment

Practice leaflet requirements

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Raising concerns (Whistle-blowing)

Responsible Pharmacist

Retention of Pharmacy Records

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25th February 2026

Drug Tariff Watch – March 2026

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25th February 2026

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25th February 2026

MHRA Drug Safety Update: Falsified Mounjaro KwikPen 15mg pre-filled pens

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MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Dropodex 0.1% w/v Eye Drops, solution (Rayner Pharmaceuticals Limited)

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