GPhC Interim Orders

General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Interim Orders

during The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) have powers to impose practice restrictions at any stage of a fitness to practise process if the allegation is deemed sufficiently serious. Interim Orders, as the name suggests, are interim steps (before a final decision is taken) to safeguard patients in serious allegations or complaints.

It is important to note that panels meeting to consider an interim order does not (at this stage) consider whether the concerns have been proven.  The purpose of an interim order hearing is to consider the concern raised and to undertake a risk assessment to establish if there is any interim public safety risk present that needs addressing whilst the fitness to practise investigation is ongoing.

The GPhC cannot impose an interim order against a pharmacist for more than 18 months.  It is important that interim order applications are robustly defended. We understand how important it is for pharmacists to continue to work during GPhC investigations.

With over 30 years combined experience, we have established itself as one of the best when it comes to fitness to practise defence. We fully understand that fitness to practise defence is not merely about processes and procedures. We also understand that we are working with people who are anxious and worried about what investigations might mean for them, their professions and the reputations.

We are proud to be rated ‘excellent’ by our clients. Our commitment to client care is genuine in both seeking the very best outcomes for our clients, but also ensuring we do what we can to support them through the process.