Standards for the Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists

Changes to foundation training 2025/26

In January 2021, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) published the revised Standards for the Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists.NHS England is currently working to implement these reforms in England, with major changes happening in the 2025/26 foundation training year (previously known as the pre-registration training year).

For more information on the funding for the 2025/26 training year including Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the NHS Health Education England website.