Online pharmacy has become more common over the recent years, mainly due to the covid-19 pandemic, many people switched online for their health and medicinal products. There are many websites set up that are not legitimate or governed, this can pose a huge risk to your health and safety. so which online pharmacy is legitimate, like PPRX?
Who regulates online pharmacy?
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) are the regulating body for pharmacies and pharmacists. This includes an online pharmacy business.
“We are the regulator for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and registered pharmacies in Great Britain.
Our main job is to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of members of the public by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy. Find out how we do this
We are a statutory organisation set up by the UK and Scottish parliaments, and we are independent from government and those we regulate. Our role and functions are set out in legislation called the Pharmacy Order.
We are funded by fees paid by the pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies that register with us.
We have a governing council made up of seven pharmacy professionals and seven members of the public. Find out more about them below. Our chief executive and registrar, Duncan Rudkin, is accountable to this governing council.”
https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/who-we-are
How do I know my online pharmacy is regulated?
You can search for online pharmacy online, through the GPhC website below. The GPhC has a register of pharmacists and pharmacies, this includes an online pharmacy such as PPRX. You can search the register through the GPHC website here.
PPRX is a legitimate and safe online Pharmacy, you can find their details here through the GPhC website.
Who are PPRX?
PPRX is a registered online pharmacy in the UK (GPhC & NHS). We provide a wide range of major health & beauty products, pharmacy medicines and NHS services to patients across England. With PPRX you can manage your prescriptions online and we deliver them to your door. We also provide repeat prescription services where you can manage, receive reminders, order and see your prescriptions online. We then order your prescriptions from your GP and have the medications delivered to your door by post. PPRX goals are to provide the best support and promote a healthy lifestyle. Visit the PPRX website www.pprx.co.uk
How are pharmacies regulated?
Pharmacies are regulated by inspections from the GPhC that perform periodical site visits. They also provide inspection reports for the public to see. You can see the latest PPRX inspection from the GPhC here. https://inspections.pharmacyregulation.org/pharmacy/detail/pprx-9011513
More information on the regulation of pharmacies can be found from the GPhC website. PPRX pharmacists can also provide you with more information, visit our website and chat with a pharmacist online.
