Over the past few years there has been a vast change in the Community Pharmacy landscape. Following a 5 year period of flat funding and increasing running costs there has been an increasing number of pharmacies closing their doors permanently, with 1400 closing since 2017.
The strength of Pharmacy Consulting Ltd lies in its team of seasoned professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. From regulatory compliance to business development, PCL’s team is equipped to handle the diverse challenges faced by the pharmaceutical industry.
Given the complexity of storing some modern medicines; either because of unusual storage requirements, because of the value of the product or simply because of space considerations, what can a pharmacy do?
Most of us will know that it is illegal to promote prescription only medicines (POMs) to members of the public, however, it is always worth a reminder that you must be careful what you advertise.
When operating a pharmacy, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will come and inspect you against the pharmacy standards, do you know what evidence you will need to present to demonstrate how your pharmacy adheres to the standards?
A press release from the MHRA today, 20th February 2024, has announced that Codeine linctus will be reclassified as a prescription only medicine because of the risk of abuse and addiction.
