The sailing season in starting in earnest and you may be wishing to buy sea sickness tablets, first aid kits or liferafts, so please remember the acronym
S “ SOS “equipment know what you should have on board to suit you and your crews needs, ensure you have the best equipment in case of man overboard and know how and when to use them. If your crew get sea sick know what medication they require and when and how often to administer them.
E Look at the expiry dates of sea sick tablets, First Aid Kits and check the service dates of the life rafts and make a note of when it should be next sent for service.
A Ask for the credential of the suppliers, ask for their WDAs if they are a wholesaler, and check them on the MHRA website especially if you are buying on line. If you are buying from an on line pharmacy make sure they are registered with the GPhC. Medicines should be stored and transported correctly by approved suppliers.
We are approaching the end of March unauthorised sellers of medicines (Sea sickness tablets or Cat C First Aid Kits) which are sold or supplied as spares or part of a life raft may be about to have a knock on their door from a MHRA inspector. These companies must have a wholesale distribution authorisation.