Pharmacy Law & Ethics

Master the Legal Framework

Comprehensive coverage of medicines legislation, GPhC standards, and professional ethics. Essential knowledge for safe and lawful practice.

50+ Legal Topics
9 GPhC Standards
100+ Case Scenarios

Key Legislation Covered

Understand the legal framework that governs pharmacy practice in the UK.

Medicines Act 1968

The foundation of medicines legislation. GSL, P, POM classifications and legal requirements.

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Controlled drug classifications, schedules, and offences under the MDA.

Human Medicines Regulations 2012

Comprehensive regulations on manufacture, supply, and administration of medicines.

Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001

CD schedules 1-5, prescription requirements, and record keeping.

NHS Regulations

Pharmaceutical services, terms of service, and NHS contract requirements.

Health & Safety Legislation

COSHH, waste regulations, and workplace safety requirements.

The 9 GPhC Standards

Professional standards that every pharmacist must uphold.

1

Patient-centred Care

Provide person-centred care

2

Work in Partnership

Work in partnership with others

3

Communication

Communicate effectively

4

Professional Behaviour

Maintain, develop and use your professional knowledge and skills

5

Professional Judgement

Use your professional judgement in the interests of patients

6

Honest & Trustworthy

Behave in a way that maintains public trust

7

Professional Responsibility

Take responsibility for your working practices

8

Speak Up

Speak up when they have concerns or when things go wrong

9

Show Leadership

Demonstrate leadership

All Law & Ethics Topics

Comprehensive coverage of every legal and ethical consideration in pharmacy practice.

📋 Prescription Types
💊 CD Requirements
📝 Record Keeping
🔒 CD Storage
🗑️ CD Destruction
⚖️ Legal Categories
🩺 RP Responsibilities
🏥 Premises Standards
📦 Supply & Dispensing
🔐 Confidentiality
✅ Consent
⚠️ Fitness to Practise
📜 EPS Requirements
💉 PGDs & PSDs
🧪 Extemporaneous
🌡️ Cold Chain

Ethical Decision Making

Framework for navigating complex ethical scenarios.

The Four Pillars of Medical Ethics

Apply ethical principles to pharmacy practice

Beneficence

Acting in the best interest of the patient and doing good.

Non-maleficence

First, do no harm. Avoiding actions that cause harm to patients.

Autonomy

Respecting the patient's right to make their own decisions.

Justice

Fair distribution of benefits, risks, and costs.

Why Learn Law & Ethics With PharmX?

Build the legal knowledge that protects you and your patients.

Up-to-Date Content

Content regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation and GPhC guidance.

Scenario-Based Learning

Apply legal principles to realistic case scenarios you'll encounter in practice.

Exam-Focused

Content structured around common GPhC exam themes and question types.

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