Download the register

The medical register is a list of doctors in the UK. It shows the type of registration a doctor holds, their training and other useful information – such as whether they hold a licence to practise, the date they registered and details about their primary medical qualification.

We offer two types of download service.

Standard download service

The standard licence is available at £708 per annum +VAT. Each day you’ll be able to download the full up-to-date register and see any updates made the day before. You can import the file into your database or system.
Complete order form and licence agreement (pdf)
Send your completed form to data@gmc-uk.org

Republication download service

As with the standard download service, plus you’ll be able to republish medical register data on your website or redistribute it via your existing data products. Complete the enquiry form so we can understand how the data will be used before we grant the republications licence.

Complete republication enquiry form

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How to use the medical register download service

Once you've subscribed, use our guide to find out how to use the service.

Guide to using the service

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Terms and conditions for using this information

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Who controls the information shared through this service?

The GMC is the data controller. Under Section 34 of the Medical Act 1983, we're required to publish registration information about doctors (electronically or otherwise). You can find out more about the GMC’s use of registration information by visiting our privacy notice. The medical register download service is administered on behalf of the GMC by GMC Services International Limited (GMCSI), a subsidiary of the GMC.

We’re committed to keeping information about doctors secure. We are accredited to the international information security standard ISO27001. We protect our IT infrastructure in line with industry standards and good practice. Independent experts audit our systems and processes. And our staff complete information security and data protection training every year.

What happens if you misuse the information?

When you subscribe to download the medical register, you’ll need to sign a legal agreement. It says your company can’t republish the information without our permission. If the information is misused, we'll investigate and may take away your subscription.