Distance selling Pharmacy market entry is closing on 23rd June 2025
The market entry process for distance selling pharmacies is closing on 23rd June 2025. Having been laid before parliament on the 2nd of June changes to the community pharmacy sector will come into force in 21 days.
Considerations for Quality Agreements
It is common in today’s rapidly evolving pharmaceutical sector that companies need to outsource key activities. This can be for several reasons including specialist expertise, specialist storage facilities, capacity of both facilities and people, cost to your organisation and time.
GDP certificates do not expire
GDP certificates are not being automatically extended to the end of 2025 if they are approaching their expiry or have already expired.
Parallel Trade – A reminder
Following a government consultation, updated guidance on the application and implications of Intellectual Property (IP) restrictions has been published. Essentially there is no change to the rules that were established following Brexit, but it is important for businesses who participate in this trading style are aware of the rules.
Journalists – Be Careful What You Write About Medicines
The MHRA continue to scrutinise and take action against Pharmacies and Clinics who are promoting Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) to the public. However, this month’s advertising investigations bulletin also includes action against a journalist newspaper article.