Interested in setting up a Distant Selling Pharmacy in England?

The pharmacy market in the UK, is highly regulated and it can be very challenging to secure permission to open new pharmacy premises.

There are two key points during the process, for a new pharmacy. The first is to make an application to the NHS England Area Team for inclusion in the pharmaceutical list and secondly the pharmacy premises must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

For a Distance Selling Pharmacy the most important thing to consider is how you are going to provide the essential services with no face-to-face contact.

Our consultants are pharmacists with extensive experience in setting up pharmacies.

Essential A Package

The basic package includes the following:

Step 1 – Initial Evaluation

Undertake an initial evaluation of the proposed opportunity and provide a view on the likelihood of success

Step 2 – Premises Visit

Undertake a detailed site visit and provide a report with recommendations

Step 3 – Application Form & Supporting Documents

Prepare all paperwork including all supporting documents and submit to: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) & NHS England Area Team ‘’Pharmaceutical list’’

Step 4 – Fitness to Practice

Complete Fitness to Practice documentation and submit to GPhC & NHS England Area Team

Step 5 – Third Party Comments

Reply to all third party comments with regards to the application

Step 6 – Appeal Process

Prepare a detailed appeal in response to any queries raised by third parties

Step 7 – Oral Hearing

Provide representation at any oral hearing if when required to do so

Essential A Package Add-ons

We also offer the following additional support if required:

• Providing Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare for GPhC inspections
• Undertake Risk Assessments
• Applying for relevant insurances
• PMR set up
• Assisting with internet pharmacy website
• Training & supporting the Superintendent Pharmacist
• Setting up of supplier accounts
• IT set up

Interested in setting up a Private Pharmacy?

The pharmacy market in the UK, is highly regulated and it can be very challenging to secure permission to open new pharmacy premises.

All pharmacies in England are regulated by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). By completing the application and passing the GPhC inspection the premises will be registered with the GPhC as a ‘’private pharmacy’’.

A private pharmacy can be a shop front premises or a distance selling pharmacy. This route is popular for independent clinics wanting to provide private healthcare services.

Our consultants are pharmacists with extensive experience in setting up pharmacies.

Essential B Package

The basic package includes the following:

Step 1 – Initial Evaluation

Undertake an initial evaluation of the proposed opportunity and provide a view on the likelihood of success

Step 2 – Premises Visit

Undertake a detailed site visit and provide a report with recommendations

Step 3 – Application Form & Supporting Documents

Prepare all paperwork including all supporting documents and submit to: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Step 4 – Fitness to Practice

Complete Fitness to Practice documentation and submit to GPhC

Step 5 – GPhC Inspection

Provide guidance and support

Essential B Package Add-ons

We also offer the following additional support if required:

• Providing Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare for GPhC inspections
• Undertake Risk Assessments
• Applying for relevant insurances
• Training & supporting the Superintendent Pharmacist
• Setting up of supplier accounts