Licence Holder Training
Is your licence holder fully aware of their responsibilities?
Whilst it is common knowledge that the Responsible Person has a lot of responsibilities when named on the licence, the Licence holder is also named on the licence and also has responsibilities.
In some cases the Licence Holder may be someone in management who is a little more removed from the day to day activities of the business. The MHRA will expect to see the licence holder at the inspection, and they will expect them to know all their responsibilities.
We offer a short training session which has been created specifically for licence holders. We look at the legislation and what it means for the licence holder.
Do you know your responsibilities as the Licence Holder?
When you have an MHRA inspection, the inspectors will be expecting you to know all your responsibilities as the licence holder.
This course details your responsibilities, and has been designed for higher level managers and directors in the industry who may not be directly involved in the day to day running of the warehouse, to help them to obtain a more in-depth understanding of their roles and responsibilities as the licence holder.
Licence Holder Training Includes
During the course we will cover, but will not be limited to the key subject areas listed below.
- Responsibilities of the Licence Holder
- Responsibilities of the RP
- Comparison between the responsibilities of the Licence Holder and the RP
- Tasks which are the Licence Holder’s specific responsibility
Our Licence Holder Training is a 2 hour session that is hosted by one of our RPs in a small group.
Upcoming Courses
- Licence Holder Training on 27 May 2026 10:00 am
- Licence Holder Training on 3 August 2026 10:00 am
- Licence Holder Training on 5 November 2026 10:00 am
Testimonials
“RP training at PCL helped me to understand current MHRA guideline to fill my knowledge gap. The trainers are really experienced and updated with current pharmaceuticals wholesale regulations.” – January 2021
Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited from her experience.
Abdirahamn Sheikh – Irmaan
I attended the GDP Responsible Person Cogent “Gold Standard” training course and found it very informative, the trainer was very knowledgeable and answered all questions to a high standard, I learnt all aspects of GDP and gained knowledge that will help me greatly within my role at work and in an RP Role. 10/10
Very informative. Thank you.
“My experience working with Steven has been calm and reassuring. I have struggled to find specific requirements for API distribution from my previous consultant and the Green Guide. I start working with Steven shortly after taking an API training course at PCL, the consultation is beyond my expectation, he helps me identify my specific set of issues quickly and advise me how I should address them to achieve compliance. In the short time I am working with Steven gives me clarity that I have not managed from my previous consultant in months. Steven tirelessly explains the whole process to me which is of great benefit, I am much more aware what my issue are and what needs to done to address them. In my mind, Steven is like an guide and companion en-route to compliance, he asks the right questions, explains well and helps me find practical solution. His experience and problem solving skills shines through and makes consulting stress less and pleasant. ” Yu Wang, Donglun Ltd – PCL Consultancy Services
“Excellent course and extremely practical.” Online Cogent, March 2021
” Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process”
Jack – Course Rating 9/10
Kim was helpful at answering all my questions and advise on how to do things independently or with the help of PCL.
Our trainer Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. If I ever require help or further assistance, I would not hesitate to contact Jackie and I would certainly recommend her for the services as a consultant and higher knowledge.
“Very informative and very helpful. Brian was very professional and very patient with our numerous questions. Thank you.”
Catherine Hodges – Course Rating 10/10
Jackie is very knowledgeable, I have learnt so much from her in so little time. Thank you Jackie for being a fountain of knowledge!
Very informative, Jackie created a relaxed atmosphere which was conducive to active participation of the whole group. Jackie also provided a summary of the recent MHRA convention which was very beneficial.
“Kim was able to give good examples, in order to understand. She would also ask us specific questions and if we didn’t understand she would word it in a different way which really helped me to understand GDP.”
Suzi – Course Rating 8/10
“Excellent and well run course, we covered a lot of information in a structured and detailed fashion. Steven our trainer, was super knowledgeable and always happy to interact with the group and answer questions during the sessions. Many Thanks” – Cogent RP Training – October 2024
Jackie has proved to be a very knowledgeable and professional recruitment consultant, All communications have been very professional and I would not hesitate to recommend Jackie.
I found the information very useful and interesting. I will use the information given in the future for orders I do and also to check all relevant procedures that are needed.
“Very Informative. Great handouts to take away. Thanks”
Megan – Course Rating 10/10
“I really enjoyed the course and will recommend it highly to anyone planning to apply for WDA or training to become RP. The Tutor was very knowledgeable and experienced. I learnt so much from the training so I can only thank you.”
Cogent Online Training – March 2022
‘Really informative, knowledgeable and interactive. Would recommend.’
Rachel Bown
Very good informative trainer, excellent delivery on a rather dull topic. Kept our interest well which helped with learning. Jackie answered every questions I had. Thank you
“As a nurse adviser I wasn’t sure of the relevance to my role. It was interesting and I learned a lot.”
Course Rating 6/10
“Excellent from start to finish – 5 stars!” Cogent Online Training – February 2021
“The trainer was knowledge and answered all questions thrown at him. Training was interactive and everyone engaged. Thank you Steve for a wonderful training session.” Introduction to the RPI Role – August 2021
“Great course from a knowledgeable trainer. Remote webinar worked perfectly and still enabled interaction and group discussion. Trainer was also extremely helpful with advice after the course was over. Would recommend to anyone” Cogent Online Training – April 2021
Excellent content and delivery. After the GDP/RP training course I’m feeling informed and empowered to ensure compliance.
“Enjoyed the course. Informative and interesting. Presented in an engaging way that encouraged questions and dialogue. Would recommend it to others” – Cogent Responsible Person Training – February 2024
Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP & GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities.
Isatec on site training – Andrew King
“Mr. Brian Lindsay has been a down to earth trainer. His approach to the GDP and training has been excellent, and i personally have gained a wealth of knowledge that made me appreciate what GDP actually means.”
Mr Sanjay Budhdeo – Course rating 10/10
Lots of information and keeps you engaged.
Isatec on site training – Abbey Tullett
“Great Presentation, very informative.”
Roshni Rutton-Patel – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent training sessions provided. I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned in all sessions. Steven presented and taught the content very well and was very knowledgeable about all topics, and supported further with any adhoc questions through the training. Thank you :)” – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
‘Really clear and concise and very helpful to point out how much work is still required of us. A great start to the RP journey.’
Jon Barden
“The training was well presented and interaction with other participants was encouraged and helpful. I attended the online course previously but this was far superior and was very helpful in giving me information and advice that I would not have received from the online course. Very enjoyable!” – RL, Health Grove Ltd, November 2024
Pharmacy Consulting have provided us with a prompt and professional service, including advice, GDP training and helping us with a robust customised Quality System.
During this time they have been committed to fully understanding our company needs and have consistently delivered excellent service.
I would highly recommend PCL to any business for peace of mind and sound professional advice.
Ben Funnell
Director
Universal PS
“Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply.”
Bill Castle – Course Rating 9/10
“This one day training package cover, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Responsible Person (RP) roles and responsibilities, ‘packed a punch!’ Well structured, well delivered and interactive. Good value for money. Good day out overall.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
“Excellent from start to finish – 5 stars !”
A lot of valuable information to digest.
Thank you
Anna Drys – Oxford Hospital
“Very clear, simple to follow. Interactive. Helpful.”
Ade – Rating 9/10
Very informative and delivered well. It was a good introduction into a subject I haven’t dealt with before.
Jackie kept the course “light & breezy”
“Course was very informative and taught/explained very well.”
Craig – Course Rating 9/10
/”Very informative and put in an easy to understand way. The course was explained so I can say i left feeling that I understood my role going forward. Thank you.
Marie Wakeham – Course Rating 9/10
As a busy family run logistics business we are really grateful for the expertise of Pharmacy Consulting who came alongside us, pulling out all the stops to meet tight deadlines and helping us to elevate the standard of our Quality System. Thanks to the assistance of Jackie and her team, we are now able to satisfy the exacting standards of larger pharmaceutical wholesalers thereby improving our offerings to our clients and opening up new avenues for our business in the future.
Steven Davies
Davies International Transport Limited
“Covered all questions i had. I left with full knowledge on the topic.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
“Very informative and lots of opportunity to ask questions and speak with other people on the course.”
Megan – Course Rating 10/10
“Wes was brilliant, encouraged us to be interactive and answered all the questions we posed. She was positive and patient. Fantastic trainer”
“Steven ensured class participation and sharing of case studies within our group. Kept everyone motivated. It was interesting for me to see what my customers need to do to remain GDP compliant after delivering Imports and before collecting their Exports. ” – JS, Nippon Express (UK) Ltd, Cogent, January 2025
Pharmacy Consulting has been performing consultancy work for Vygon for several years, during that time they have provided us with a very professional and efficient service. PCL helped Vygon obtain their original Wholesale Dealers Licence and have provided Responsible Person (RP) support to our Quality Team ever since. PCL guided us successfully through our MHRA inspection. More recently, Jackie delivered GDP update training sessions for me and my deputy when I started in my new role as Head of QA/RA. I would recommend PCL to any organisation that needs support in their pharmaceutical operations.
Vicky Muir
QA/RA Manager
Vygon
“Training was well laid out and followed a great structure. The trainer was very very good and very attentive”
Just wanted to say thank you for the training last week, was education and fun, and it was great to be able to spend time with a professional auditor.
“Very Informative and useful session”
Rahinatu – Course Rating 10/10
“Good informative training, very helpful for the future.” GDP Online Training – May 2021
“Lot’s of information and keeps you engaged.”
Abbey Tullett – Course Rating 10/10
Waisain Al-Shamary was a lovely tutor – she allowed people to contribute and she managed a couple of strong characters with
grace and patience – December 2020
“Very Informative course. I have learnt a lot of new information and the training was given in a relaxed environment. Thank you for making the learning as interesting as possible.”
Megan – Course Rating 10/10
” There was a lot to take in, the course was very detailed”
John Sie Han Woag – Course Rating 9/10
“The training was concise to the point and left plenty of room for questions. 1 week later and already applying it to my day to day.” – Audit Training, September 2021
Pharmacy Consulting has helped manage our Company through all GDP compliance and RP training requirements, It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated team. 10/10 –
“A relaxed training environment, and competent instructions, enabled me to gain full knowledge of what i can expect for future MHRA inspections.”
David Briggs – Course Rating 9/10
I found the course on Training to be a responsible person to be a very well thought and structured course which gave me the roles and resources to come away understanding the training given. It was very informative, topical and saved me time and money trying to wade through a minefield of work to become a responsible person – Jackie is highly qualified and delivers an excellent course, would highly recommend to anyone looking at wholesaling.
“Very efficient and effective. Covered all areas of training.” – John Elliott KWE
Our trainer Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and the way how the material was presented was very interesting. I found her also very helpful, explaining every questions and doubts perfectly. I would highly recommend Jackie as a trainer and also as a consultant.
“Great delivery by Brian, thought his presentation was well spoken and easy to follow, impressed with his knowledge on tricky Q&A” – GDP, October 2023
“Excellent trainer, very informative.”
Anonymous – Rating 10/10
Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process.
Isatec on site training – Jack Shock
Pharmacy Consulting have provided our business with excellent support, advice and training with regard to obtaining Wholesale Dealers Authorisation following the implementation of European Commission Guidelines of 5 November 2013 on Good Distribution Practice, 2013/C 343/01. I would like to personally thank Dawn and her team for her personal assistance in securing the authorisation.
“Excellent Audit training course presented by experienced RP and lots of useful interactions with participants.” – Audit Training, January 2025
“The training was well structured and everything covered was relevant and will be easily applied to our working environment. The trainers were very knowledgeable and ensured there was interaction from the group throughout. The time length of the course was perfect and this helped with keeping the group engaged. Would highly recommend this course/structure.” – VR – UHB NHS Logistics, CD Training, September 2024
“Very informative course. Well worth attending.”
Dave Smith 9/10
Great training session provided by Jackie. Could consider providing additional training material (sample forms and documents) for clients apart from the GDP guidelines.
“The training was very informative and well-structured. I found it to be both engaging and relevant to my role. The material was clear, and the examples provided were helpful in understanding the key concepts. I especially appreciated the practical application tips shared. Brian did an excellent job of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner. The pace was just right, and the interactive elements kept the session engaging. I`m so glad I`ve decided to have the training face to face, it really makes a difference in terms of engagement.” – Cogent RP Training – November 2024
“Excellent delivery and trainer is very knowledgeable.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
Dawn ran a very informative session about GDP guidance and the role of the Responsible Person. This helped me understand further about my role as the Responsible Person and how to stay 100% compliant according to the guidelines. I also picked up key points on what to look for when looking at potential suppliers and warehouse facilities. All together an excellent session, worth every penny!
Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Client
“The training was informative, covering all areas.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
“Nice Chap, explained everything in an easy to understand manner!”
Andrew Kruinlger – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent refresher, very informative. Thank you.”
Addy Mohammed – Course Rating 10/10
I have really enjoyed the training. Zul is a very good communicator and very approachable. 🙂
Pharmacy consulting helped us to map our warehouse and also to map our new pharmacy fridge they were much cheaper that the other quotes we had and they also trained up the staff on the cold chain SOPs we had jointly written. Thank you Jackie for all your help!
The day was fun and I enjoyed the review of GDP requirements!
Sandeep has a great knowledge of the subject “A good course”.
Thanks.
24/04/2019 – Guy Spires from PRS distribution
“Excellent training, thorough explanations and enjoyable throughout.”
David Lane – Course Rating 9/10
“A really useful day.”
Martin – Course Rating 10/10
Very good content and well presented.
“Excellent content and delivery. Answered all questions with good detail.”
Course Rating – 10/10
“Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited her experience.”
Abdirahman – Course Rating 10/10
“This is the pharma cogent course “ronseal” excellent through the whole process”
I am new to GDP and the trainer was very patient with my endless questions and answered them all with rounded practical answers that i can take back to my workplace and implement.
Shirley Clifton – Ashford and St Peters Hospital
“Brian is very thorough and very informative. Interactive too. A++++, Highly recommended”
Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
“A lot of valuable information to digest! Thank you.”
Anna Drys – Course rating 9/10
“The course was very informative and delivered by Brian in a positive way with lots of examples, to help understand the various topics.”
Kalpesh Patel – Course Rating 9/10
“One of the best Teams training sessions I have attended. It was clear, concise and pitched at the right level. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable, articulate and presented the subject well.” – DW, University Hospitals Birmingham, CD Training – September 2024
“Excellent, personable and very informative”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
“Really enjoyed the training session over the last 3 days, John was a great presenter who did really well considering he had an
audience from all over the UK…infact the world! I’m sure the face to face/classroom style presentation would have been more
interactive as I certainly missed being able to bounce off others but this is no fault of John or the course contents. Learned so
much from the past few days, more than I actually realised that I would. Thank you!” February 2021
“Very helpful, clear, and precise. Thank you.”
Rachel Wicks – Course Rating 10/10
“I found this course much more interesting and accessible than i thought it would be. Nicely paced with enough information to be challenging and thought provoking but not overwhelming. A few of the initials could do with explaining though.”
Jennifer Kirby – Course Rating 9/10
“Many thanks to Brain the trainer”
Wagdi Moussa – Course Rating 9/10
The course is very informative and comprehensive which covers all aspects of EU GDP guidelines.
Having just completed the very informative API and Clinical Trail course (thank you Shankar) I was reminded of the traps we can fall into whereby we try to keep ourselves in our little boxes. At the MHRA symposium, I have heard several times comments such as:- “no, I’m not doing the GMP day as it’s not relevant to me” or “GDP? Oh, that doesn’t apply to us as we are manufacturers”. I am sure these comments were made well out of the earshot of MHRA personnel and on the face of it seem harmless enough, though clearly wrong.
I truly believe that we should all expand our knowledge and understanding as much as possible, and certainly where there are crossovers with our speciality. For a Pharmacist or wholesaler, knowing more about GMP, APIs and Clinical Trials must be useful in our ability to fulfil our obligations in our own field. Yes, some aspects of GMP are very technical but there are big parts of it that can be used positively in the GDP arena.
As my exasperated tutors used to say during my pharmacy degree, “you will only get the most out of the topic and excel, if you read around the subject”.
“I was a brilliant course and it opened my eyes. It gives me a platform to diversity my profile of practice.” Cogent Online Training – December 2021
Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply.
Isatec on site training – Bill Castle
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