Farmeci

Farmeci: GPhC-registered online pharmacy and telehealth service

Farmeci is a UK online pharmacy registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) that operates on a telehealth model. Its activity focuses on dispensing prescription treatments and providing remote clinical care, with free consultations and discreet home delivery across the UK. The company is owned by My Health Stop Ltd (Company Reg. 13900569) and its associated pharmacy is My London Pharmacy (GPhC 9012851).

Health areas covered

Farmeci's catalogue is organised around several therapeutic and wellness areas:

• Weight loss, with packs or bundles that the website presents with discounts of up to £64.
• Skin health.
• Sexual health.
• Men's health.
• Women's health.
• General health.
• Diagnostic testing.
• Specific treatments for hair loss, sexual support, anti-ageing therapy and sleep help.

How the service works

The care process takes place entirely online and consists of four steps. First, the user browses the catalogue of clinically approved treatments. They then complete a quick assessment that expert prescribers review to determine the patient's suitability. Dispensing follows, with the treatment packed and dispatched with total privacy. Finally, the order is delivered via tracked shipping straight to the door, at no extra cost according to the website information. The pharmacy highlights that the whole process is 100% online, that prescriptions are included and that processing is fast.

Clinical team

Farmeci has a team of registered healthcare professionals, whose registration details are set out on the website:

• Yousef Yaghoubi (GPhC No. 2218268), principal pharmacist, with extensive experience in women's health, sexual health and weight management.
• Yvonne Lim (GPhC No. 2212927), superintendent pharmacist, with hospital and primary care experience, and specialist expertise in anticoagulation, critical care, cardiology and respiratory health.
• Dr. Khaled Tofeec (GMC No. 6166327), chief medical officer, consultant in diabetes and endocrinology with over 19 years of experience in complex endocrinology and metabolic health.
• Trishla Shah (GPhC No. 2054291), senior lead clinician, a Master's-qualified pharmacist with over 20 years of community and GP experience, specialising in diabetes management, weight loss and remission through lifestyle change; she is also an internationally accredited weight loss consultant.
• Zeenah Araim (GPhC No. 2077620), pharmacist who graduated from the University of Brighton in 2010 with a first-class honours degree in MPharm and has over 12 years of community pharmacy experience as a pharmacist manager.
• Zaynab Ali (GPhC No. 2077623), independent prescriber with over 15 years of experience as a clinical pharmacist in the NHS and community pharmacy, and 5 years of independent prescribing; specialising in weight management, women's health and dermatology.
• Alex Tivadar (GPhC No. 2225084), independent prescriber trained at the University of Hertfordshire with a Master's in Clinical Drug Development; specialising in diabetes and weight management, with an interest in innovative therapies.
• Michelle Chuku (GPhC No. 2227409), independent prescriber trained at UCL, with a postgraduate qualification in Independent Prescribing from the University of Hertfordshire and specialisation in hypertension; extensive experience in minor ailments and medical treatments for weight loss.
• Ayesha Qazi (GPhC No. 2228625), independent prescriber specialising in weight management and minor ailments, with experience in primary care and the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, respiratory conditions and mental health.

Guarantees and recognition

The company presents itself as a UK-licensed pharmacy, registered with the GPhC and staffed by clinicians who are also GPhC-registered. Its hallmarks include fast, discreet delivery, swift order processing and the use of safe, approved treatments. At the time of review, the website showed a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot.