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Former NPA chief: ‘Inevitable’ that Call to Action would be ignored
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! No I am not banging my head against the desk for the obvious reason; pharmacy appearing to have been left on the side lines again. Don’t get me wrong, I think the NHS is fantastic and like all of us have personal...
CQC Registration and DBS Disclosure
Are you applying for CQC registration? Are you aware that guild lines state that your registered manager must have received an enhanced DBS disclosure within the last six months and that the application for disclosure must have been countersigned by the CQC? If they...
OPENING A DISTANCE SELLING PHARMACY TRAINING
We are conducting a training course for anyone considering opening a Distance Selling Pharmacy. The course will give an overview of the requirements of opening an internet pharmacy and provide a step-by-step guide to the application process, also highlighting some of...
Calling All Italian Pharmacists – Have You Ever Considered being a GPhC Registered Pharmacist in the UK?
Do ever think to move from Italy to the UK to work as a pharmacist? As the UK is part of the European Union the freedom to work across the EU means the UK recognises European Pharmacist qualifications. To be eligible to apply you must have completed an appropriate...
Quality Management Systems for the Wholesale Distribution of Medicines
Is yours up to date? Is it suitable for your business model? Do you have a change control procedure in place? Does your system work? Why is it needed? Stipulated in the European Guidelines of 2013 that any wholesaler must possess and use a QMS. Public health...
Bona Fides – Do You Know What to Look for When Approving a Supplier or Customer for the Distribution of Medicines?
Is a copy of a WDA(H) enough evidence to approve a supplier? NO! Evidence of a WDA(H) is just one of the steps required for supplier approval. If obtaining the product direct from manufacturer or from another wholesaler the authorisation is no longer enough. The...
Falsified Medicines and the Introduction of Safety Features for Wholesale Distribution Authorisation Holders
Welcome to the new unique identifier that will come into implementation during 2015. Giving a three year count-down to all companies involved with the distribution of medicines. The composition, format and carrier of the unique identifier will be harmonised across the...
Data Integrity within your Quality System and Wholesale Business
DATA INTEGRITY - is Mickey Mouse filling in your documents? What is data integrity? The extent to which all data are complete, consistent and accurate throughout the data lifecycle. From its generation and recording to use, retention, archiving, retrieval and its...
Not physically handling medicinal products? Wholesale Distribution or Brokering?
We often hear people stating that they don't actually handle medicinal products, therefore they do not need a WDA - this is not strictly a correct statement. Even if you do not, physically, handle medicines, you will need to either register as a broker with the MHRA...
Opening A Distance Selling Pharmacy Training
Are you thinking of opening a Distance Selling Pharmacy? We are conducting a training course for anyone considering opening a Distance Selling Pharmacy. The course will give an overview of the requirements of opening an internet pharmacy and provide a...
Urgent! Medicines Distribution in the Maritime Sector
The MHRA has today, 10th November 2014, published their guidance on their expectations for the supply of medicines to the maritime sector. http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/Medicines/Medicinesregulatorynews/CON473634 Any UK marine company procuring, storing,...
Inspection Non-Conformities?
Have you recently had a GDP inspection by the MHRA where non-conformities have been identified? Are the non-conformities relating to your compliance to the new guidelines? PCL offer a range of services to help you to comply and retain your WDA(H). From assisting with...