Could we see more pharmacists working remotely?
It has been debated over the last three years whether a pharmacist can work remotely in crisis situations and it has arisen again considering the pressures we are facing during the Covid-19 outbreak…
Are Certain Online Pharmacies putting their Patients at Risk?
In March, Public Health England announced that Coronavirus ‘home’ testing kits were not approved and there was no evidence to suggest the efficacy of such tests…
Are there Concerns Over the GPhC’s Fitness to Practice Processes?
The professional Standards Authority (PSA) have said that they have concerns over ‘transparency and fairness’ of some of the GPhC’s fitness to practice processes.
Is your Pharmacy fully compliant with FMD legislation?
The Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) came into effect on 9th February 2019 and has been EU law for over 12 months.
Protecting Patients and the Responsibilities of the MA Holder
When new information regarding the risks and benefits of a product is established after a Pharmacovigilance investigation, it is prudent that changes are made to the safety information of that product. Patient Information Leaflets must be updated for Health Care Professionals and patients in order to use or prescribe the product safely.