The LPC (Local Pharmaceutical Committee) is the statutory body-set up under Section 44 of the NHS Act 1977-which represents persons providing pharmaceutical services within one or more Primary Care Trusts (PCTs). This means that the LPC is autonomous and is recognised in, and bound by, the provisions of the NHS Act and the regulations. The LPC has a statutory right to be consulted by the PCT on certain contractual matters and it is often more generally consulted by the PCT on a range of issues relating to NHS community pharmacy.

The constitution specifically reserves places for independent contractors, those who work for Co-operative Societies and employee pharmacists. The constitution thus requires the LPC to represent all contractors equally..