by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Export Training, Transportation
As of January 2016, the EU voted to lift certain restrictions and trade embargoes on Iran. Whilst pharmaceuticals and other items related to health were not heavily restricted, it has resulted in more business opportunities in the Iranian markets. So, what do...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, Humidity
Whilst the EU GDP Guidelines do not specify exactly what humidity controls should be in place, the general answer received by the regulatory bodies is check the product requirements. As a point that is being brought up more frequently in inspections it is such a...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, GDP/RP, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, Training
Recently I was asked to audit a pharma warehouse where nearly all the staff had undergone a ‘comprehensive’ online GDP Training course. I asked to see the notes provided and yes, it was rather comprehensive and filled with useful information. The certificates...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Brexit, NHS
So, there we have it! Another NHS crisis looming afore us. As reported by the Chief Executive of NHS Providers, Chris Hopson, “We are in the middle of the longest and deepest financial squeeze in NHS history with four years of much lower funding increases on the...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 31, 2016 | Blog, NHS, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Brands, pharmacy business development, Pharmacy Suppliers
NHS England has outsourced the management of pharmacy applications to several providers. This is not an easy process to outsource and NHS England has a legal responsibility to do it, and delegating it to companies like Capita without checking if they fully understand...
