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Cogent Accredited MHRA Gold Standard Training for Responsible Persons
In pharmaceutical distribution, excellence isn’t accidental – it’s engineered through knowledge, responsibility, and a commitment to doing things the right way. For Responsible Persons (RPs) and those aspiring to the role, that commitment begins with training that is not only comprehensive, but recognised, trusted, and built to last.
RP Refresher Training
In the world of pharmaceutical distribution, standing still is not an option. Regulations evolve, expectations sharpen, and the responsibility carried by Responsible Persons (RPs) continues to grow. Maintaining clarity, confidence, and compliance requires more than experience alone – it requires regular refinement.
RP Refresher Training
The RP Refresher Training course is designed specifically for RPs and Deputy RPs as an annual refresher on the GDP guidelines plus additional areas applicable to RPs and their nominated deputies.
The MHRA’s Guide to Defective Medicinal Products – Part 2
In the world of pharmaceutical distribution, product recalls aren’t an occasional inconvenience—they’re an operational reality. And when they occur, the expectations on wholesale dealers are high. The MHRA’s guidance is clear: distributors sit at a pivotal junction in the recall process, and their preparedness can determine whether a quality issue stays contained or becomes a national problem.
The MHRA’s Guide to Defective Medicinal Products – Part 1: Overview
When quality issues arise in the lifecycle of a medicinal product, the consequences extend far beyond the pharmacy shelf. The MHRA’s latest 2026 guidance on defective medicinal products offers a comprehensive roadmap for managing these events with rigour, transparency, and patient safety at the centre.
Medical Devices: Conformity Assessment and the UKCA Mark
This article provides an overview of the recent MHRA update for UKCA conformity assessment for medical devices, with practical insights for regulatory, quality, and executive teams.
Are Audit clip boards and checklists obsolete?
Are your quality and audit team ready for the digital shift? Do they have the right mindset? The tools are there is it time to assess which ones are right for your organisation.
Major Changes to MHRA Medical Device Registration Fees
There is a hard stop to the change process, from 1st April the system will be operable, and the products registered at that point will decide the fees payable for 2026/27. So, there are a number of actions manufacturers and UKRPs will need to consider.
Major Changes to MHRA Medical Device Registration Fees
To place medical devices onto the UK market manufacturers must register with the MHRA and register all relevant products, registration must be active when each batch of product is placed on the market. For manufacturers based outside the Uk this is done via the UKRP.
Online Booking Now Available!
We are happy to announce the release of our new online booking platform! All PCL training courses are now able to be booked online via our website’s new Academy Training page. Payments have also been made easier, and are able to be completed online using our new card...
Pharmacy updates – checked and bagged prescriptions
Pharmacy updates are coming into force on 7th January 2026 with regards to pharmacy supervision legislation and covering authorisations by a pharmacist who is absent or treated as absent – handing out checked and bagged prescriptions.
2026 RP FORUM – Book you place today!
o you feel isolated as an inhouse RP? Come join our 2026 RP Forum. We are guaranteed to have experienced RP Consultants on every session. Ask questions and share experiences in a controlled manner to increase your industry knowledge and ensure your training is kept up...