Important Links
The following links provide useful information about medicines, healthcare services, pharmacy regulation and patient support.
Pharmacy Regulation
General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
The GPhC regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies in Great Britain. You can check pharmacy registration details and find information about raising concerns.
Website: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org
Medicines Safety Information
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – Yellow Card Scheme
The Yellow Card Scheme allows patients and healthcare professionals to report suspected side effects or safety concerns relating to medicines and medical devices.
Website: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
NHS Health Advice
Urgent Medical Advice
NHS 111 For urgent medical advice when it is not a life-threatening emergency. Website: https://111.nhs.uk Telephone: 111
Emergency Services
If you or someone else is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call: 999
Data Protection
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
The ICO is the UK’s independent authority responsible for upholding information rights and data protection law.
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Medical Cannabis Information
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Provides information on the regulation and safety monitoring of medicines in the UK.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/medicines-and-healthcare-products-regulatory-agency
These links are provided to help patients access reliable and official sources of healthcare, medicine safety and regulatory information.