The Roles of the RP and GDP for medicinal products
Our 1 day Introduction to GDP Training provides an overview into the Good Distribution Practice Guidelines, the roles and Responsibilities of the Responsible Person (RP) and the competent authorities that enforce the rules and regulations to ensure compliance when handling and distributing medicinal products.
The pharmaceutical industry is a highly regulated sector where the paramount focus on minimising the risk to patient safety has led to significant changes in recent years.
The course would be beneficial for any personnel involved in pharmaceutical distribution looking to obtain a general understanding of GDP and the regulations a Wholesale Distributor of medicinal products must adhere to and for anyone who requires their annual update training following on from their Cogent Gold Standard course. The course will also provide an insight into the competent authority and their role in ensuring patient safety.
We firmly believe that the success of your business and compliance with GDP is in the hands of your RP.
Why Consider Us for this course?
Our RPs, have been both ‘in-house’ and ‘Contract’ RPs for several companies and have a wealth of experience. As a company we provide a personal and bespoke service to fit your business needs. Our RPs are flexible and will come to your location if required, in addition to our scheduled course dates we have on the website.
Our GDP/RP Course Includes
- Introduction
- Quality Management
- Personnel
- Premises & Equipment
- Documentation
- Operations
- Complaints, Returns, Suspected Falsified Medicinal Products & Medicinal Product Recalls
- Outsourced Activities
- Self-Inspections
- Transportation
- Brokers
- The Role of The Competent Authority
- Competency Questionnaire
Upcoming Courses
- Introduction to Good Distribution Practice Online Training on 12 November 2025 10:00 am
Testimonials
Very informative and delivered well. It was a good introduction into a subject I haven’t dealt with before. Jackie kept the course “light & breezy”
This session has been very informative and an eye opener. Jackie was excellent in her delivery.
“Covered all questions i had. I left with full knowledge on the topic.” Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
‘Really informative, knowledgeable and interactive. Would recommend.’ Rachel Bown
” Very fun, interactive course. Trainer was very approachable.” Farhan Masoud – Course Rating 9/10
Very good informative trainer, excellent delivery on a rather dull topic. Kept our interest well which helped with learning. Jackie answered every questions I had. Thank you
“Excellent training, thorough explanations and enjoyable throughout.” David Lane – Course Rating 9/10
I am new to GDP and the trainer was very patient with my endless questions and answered them all with rounded practical answers that i can take back to my workplace and implement. Shirley Clifton – Ashford and St Peters Hospital
Informative and enjoyable. Lots of new avenues identified as resources. Thanks!
Good knowledge and practical insight into the requirements.
“Mr. Brian Lindsay has been a down to earth trainer. His approach to the GDP and training has been excellent, and i personally have gained a wealth of knowledge that made me appreciate what GDP actually means.” Mr Sanjay Budhdeo – Course rating 10/10
Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply. Isatec on site training – Bill Castle
Great training session provided by Jackie. Could consider providing additional training material (sample forms and documents) for clients apart from the GDP guidelines.
“I found this course much more interesting and accessible than i thought it would be. Nicely paced with enough information to be challenging and thought provoking but not overwhelming. A few of the initials could do with explaining though.” Jennifer Kirby – Course Rating 9/10
Excellent content and delivery. After the GDP/RP training course I’m feeling informed and empowered to ensure compliance.
“Brian is very thorough and very informative. Interactive too. A++++, Highly recommended” Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
Informative & Interactive. Thank you.
Very informative, Jackie created a relaxed atmosphere which was conducive to active participation of the whole group. Jackie also provided a summary of the recent MHRA convention which was very beneficial.
“Kim was able to give good examples, in order to understand. She would also ask us specific questions and if we didn’t understand she would word it in a different way which really helped me to understand GDP.” Suzi – Course Rating 8/10
Dawn ran a very informative session about GDP guidance and the role of the Responsible Person. This helped me understand further about my role as the Responsible Person and how to stay 100% compliant according to the guidelines. I also picked up key points on what to look for when looking at potential suppliers and warehouse facilities. All together an excellent session, worth every penny! Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Client
“As a nurse adviser I wasn’t sure of the relevance to my role. It was interesting and I learned a lot.” Course Rating 6/10
“Nice Chap, explained everything in an easy to understand manner!” Andrew Kruinlger – Course Rating 10/10
A very informative overview of GDP and the role of the RP. Great to be able to discuss GDP issues with Brian and with others on the course.
Jackie has proved to be a very knowledgeable and professional recruitment consultant, All communications have been very professional and I would not hesitate to recommend Jackie.
Jackie has the experience and ability to support new and existing pharmacy businesses unlike any other.
“Very well presented and detailed course. A lot of my questions were answered.” Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
“Many thanks to Brain the trainer” Wagdi Moussa – Course Rating 9/10
“A really useful day.” Martin – Course Rating 10/10
“Great Presentation, very informative.” Roshni Rutton-Patel – Course Rating 10/10
Again, I stress how much I appreciate all your help, both today and through the whole journey of us striving to obtain our WDA(H).
“Good Training day, thank you.” Course Rating 10/10
“Very efficient and effective. Covered all areas of training.” – John Elliott KWE
A lot of valuable information to digest. Thank you Anna Drys – Oxford Hospital
“Lot’s of information and keeps you engaged.” Abbey Tullett – Course Rating 10/10
“Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited her experience.” Abdirahman – Course Rating 10/10
“The training was informative, covering all areas.” Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
The GPD session at PCL enabled me to focus on the really important things when it comes to getting your wholesale licence. Dawn structured the workshop in a very lively and interactive way so it is easy to follow and to use her ideas for your own business. It was very helpful, I decided to book the Audit training too.
We loved your training at Niche!
“Great delivery by Brian, thought his presentation was well spoken and easy to follow, impressed with his knowledge on tricky Q&A” – GDP, October 2023
“A relaxed training environment, and competent instructions, enabled me to gain full knowledge of what i can expect for future MHRA inspections.” David Briggs – Course Rating 9/10
The course is very informative and comprehensive which covers all aspects of EU GDP guidelines.
Pharmacy Consulting have provided our business with excellent support, advice and training with regard to obtaining Wholesale Dealers Authorisation following the implementation of European Commission Guidelines of 5 November 2013 on Good Distribution Practice, 2013/C 343/01. I would like to personally thank Dawn and her team for her personal assistance in securing the authorisation.
“Excellent delivery and trainer is very knowledgeable.” Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
“Brilliant training provided, answered all questions.” Ashish Morar – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent content and delivery. Answered all questions with good detail.” Course Rating – 10/10
“Good training, has given me more insight as an RP. Would recommend new RP’s to have this training.” Matthew – Course Rating 10/10
“An ‘All-Inclusive’ Training” Pop Ohelga – Course Rating 10/10
“An excellent course with almost 1/1 training. Interactive, knowledgeable trainer. Excellent venue.” Dr. Parry – Course Rating 10/10
The trainer was highly skilled and professional. We now feel very well informed and supported to start our critical GDP inspection.
“Course was very informative and taught/explained very well.” Craig – Course Rating 9/10
“Very interactive, answered all my questions and pointers in the right direction.” Ade – Course Rating 9/10
‘Really clear and concise and very helpful to point out how much work is still required of us. A great start to the RP journey.’ Jon Barden
“Very Informative course. I have learnt a lot of new information and the training was given in a relaxed environment. Thank you for making the learning as interesting as possible.” Megan – Course Rating 10/10
As a busy family run logistics business we are really grateful for the expertise of Pharmacy Consulting who came alongside us, pulling out all the stops to meet tight deadlines and helping us to elevate the standard of our Quality System. Thanks to the assistance of Jackie and her team, we are now able to satisfy the exacting standards of larger pharmaceutical wholesalers thereby improving our offerings to our clients and opening up new avenues for our business in the future. Steven Davies Davies International Transport Limited
Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP & GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities. Isatec on site training – Andrew King
“A lot of valuable information to digest! Thank you.” Anna Drys – Course rating 9/10
” Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process” Jack – Course Rating 9/10
I have really enjoyed the training. Zul is a very good communicator and very approachable. 🙂
The day was fun and I enjoyed the review of GDP requirements!
The training was delivered in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The elements of the training were explained in a clear and concise manner and the course was tailored around your individual requirements. The day was enjoyable and I would not hesitate to use your company again. Tracy Tollervey from CPG – Logistic.
Very impressed, covered the majority of topics. James Weston – Orderline
Very good content and well presented.
“Index the presentation to be able to reference quicker – detailed key acronyms. Good course, very enlightening for understanding and questioning current processes within our company.” Craig Buzzard – Course Rating 9/10
Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process. Isatec on site training – Jack Shock
“Excellent – Helpful. I was in a small group setting, so very informal and easy to ask questions.” Justin – Course Rating 9/10
/”Very informative and put in an easy to understand way. The course was explained so I can say i left feeling that I understood my role going forward. Thank you. Marie Wakeham – Course Rating 9/10
“Very informative and very helpful. Brian was very professional and very patient with our numerous questions. Thank you.” Catherine Hodges – Course Rating 10/10
Sandeep has a great knowledge of the subject “A good course”. Thanks. 24/04/2019 – Guy Spires from PRS distribution
Lots of information and keeps you engaged. Isatec on site training – Abbey Tullett
“I am new to GDP and the trainer is very patient with my endless questions and has answered them all with rounded practical answers, that I can take back to my workplace and implement it.” Shirley Clifton – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent refresher, very informative. Thank you.” Addy Mohammed – Course Rating 10/10
I found the course on Training to be a responsible person to be a very well thought and structured course which gave me the roles and resources to come away understanding the training given. It was very informative, topical and saved me time and money trying to wade through a minefield of work to become a responsible person – Jackie is highly qualified and delivers an excellent course, would highly recommend to anyone looking at wholesaling.
“Very helpful, clear, and precise. Thank you.” Rachel Wicks – Course Rating 10/10
“A very small group (2 of us attending) but this was excellent! Very interactive course, very informative. Gained a lot of information to take away. Thank you very much.” Jane Lytwynchuk – Course Rating 10/10
“MHRA GDP guidelines are numerous and specific and potentially serious if not followed. The training went through each point in a common sense way, so the guidelines have appeared far more admirable and attainable.” Philip Hodgkinson – Course Rating 10/10
I found the information very useful and interesting. I will use the information given in the future for orders I do and also to check all relevant procedures that are needed.
“This one day training package cover, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Responsible Person (RP) roles and responsibilities, ‘packed a punch!’ Well structured, well delivered and interactive. Good value for money. Good day out overall.” Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
“Very informative and lots of opportunity to ask questions and speak with other people on the course.” Megan – Course Rating 10/10
Very informative. Thank you.
Very informative. Was hesitant about attending but very happy I did. Jackie was excellent.
“Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply.” Bill Castle – Course Rating 9/10
” Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP and GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities. Thank you Jackie.” Andrew King – Course rating 9/10
Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited from her experience. Abdirahamn Sheikh – Irmaan
“The course was very informative and delivered by Brian in a positive way with lots of examples, to help understand the various topics.” Kalpesh Patel – Course Rating 9/10
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