Understanding GPhC Guidance for Online Pharmacies
Our Understanding GPhC Guidance for Online Pharmacies – Online Training will give you an overview of the GPhC and CQC guidance governing online pharmacy businesses. Whether it’s a online doctor service or an online pharmacy service, this training will help you to understand how to implement the standards required for your business model. This training is beneficial for anyone looking to start an online pharmacy business. It is also ideal if you are an existing online pharmacy and looking to improve your standards and compliance. You will learn about risk management and what the common failings have been found with recent GPhC inspections so you can be proactive and successfully pass an inspection.
Why consider us for this training
The online pharmacy sector is now becoming a highly regulated area especially due to the rise in online pharmacy businesses starting over the last couple of years during the pandemic. Tighter regulations are in place also due to the recent poor inspections of these business models raising concerns of safety. This training will allow you to be inspection ready and compliant with all the up to date guidance and regulations. It will allow you to be proactive by learning what current short comings having been found by the regulators and how you can avoid them in your own business. Pharmacy Consulting Ltd has experienced trainers who have hands on experience with online pharmacy businesses so you will be trained by someone who has worked in this sector personally.
Our Understanding GPhC Guidance for Online Pharmacies Course Includes
- Understanding different online business models
- Overview of GPhC and CQC guidance
- Medicines Management
- Patient safety concerns
- Common failings of online pharmacies
- Findings of recent inspections
- What standards are being failed
- Who is responsible for what
- Q&A session
Upcoming Courses
Please contact us for more details.
- Understanding GPhC Guidance for Online Pharmacies – Online Training on 9 September 2026
- Understanding GPhC Guidance for Online Pharmacies – Online Training on 10 December 2026
Testimonials
Informative & Interactive. Thank you.
“Covered all questions i had. I left with full knowledge on the topic.” Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
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.
“The API training course provides a good framework foundation focused on API distribution. I only wish I had found the API course much earlier, it would have saved me months of puzzling on some issues relating API importation and distribution. I am a novice when it comes to Medicinal product regulatory compliance. For months I have been rolling in the Green Guide but the Green Guide focuses mostly on Finished Form medicine, so I end up with just as many questions at the beginning, albeit a different set of questions. The API course finally answers my fundamental questions on API distribution, and yes I have a plenty of Q&A time with the trainer which is of great benefit to me. I am so pleased with the API course, I immediately start working with one of their consultants on specific issues I face in my company. .” Yu Wang, Donglun Ltd – API Training, July 2021
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.
“Great course from a knowledgeable trainer. Remote webinar worked perfectly and still enabled interaction and group discussion. Trainer was also extremely helpful with advice after the course was over. Would recommend to anyone” Cogent Online Training – April 2021
The course is very informative and comprehensive which covers all aspects of EU GDP guidelines.
“Enjoyed the course. Informative and interesting. Presented in an engaging way that encouraged questions and dialogue. Would recommend it to others” – Cogent Responsible Person Training – February 2024
“Excellent from start to finish – 5 stars !”
“Excellent content and delivery. Answered all questions with good detail.” Course Rating – 10/10
“The trainer was knowledge and answered all questions thrown at him. Training was interactive and everyone engaged. Thank you Steve for a wonderful training session.” Introduction to the RPI Role – August 2021
“Very interactive, answered all my questions and pointers in the right direction.” Ade – Course Rating 9/10
“Very informative course, well laid out and very educational throughout the whole course.” – Cogent RP Training, September 2024
“Wes was brilliant, encouraged us to be interactive and answered all the questions we posed. She was positive and patient. Fantastic trainer”
“Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited her experience.” Abdirahman – Course Rating 10/10
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.
Very good content and well presented.
Course was really good and informative – Cogent – April 2026
“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
Very impressed, covered the majority of topics. James Weston – Orderline
“I really enjoyed the course and will recommend it highly to anyone planning to apply for WDA or training to become RP. The Tutor was very knowledgeable and experienced. I learnt so much from the training so I can only thank you.” Cogent Online Training – March 2022
“I really enjoyed the 3 days training, it has made me think about my new role and how I’m going to apply this knowledge and take it forward.” – January 2021
“Really enjoyed the training session over the last 3 days, John was a great presenter who did really well considering he had an audience from all over the UK…infact the world! I’m sure the face to face/classroom style presentation would have been more interactive as I certainly missed being able to bounce off others but this is no fault of John or the course contents. Learned so much from the past few days, more than I actually realised that I would. Thank you!” February 2021
Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP & GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities. Isatec on site training – Andrew King
Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited from her experience. Abdirahamn Sheikh – Irmaan
Great training session provided by Jackie. Could consider providing additional training material (sample forms and documents) for clients apart from the GDP guidelines.
“An excellent course with almost 1/1 training. Interactive, knowledgeable trainer. Excellent venue.” Dr. Parry – Course Rating 10/10
“Training was well laid out and followed a great structure. The trainer was very very good and very attentive”
“Very informative and very helpful. Brian was very professional and very patient with our numerous questions. Thank you.” Catherine Hodges – Course Rating 10/10
Pharmacy Consulting has helped manage our Company through all GDP compliance and RP training requirements, It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated team. 10/10 –
“RP training at PCL helped me to understand current MHRA guideline to fill my knowledge gap. The trainers are really experienced and updated with current pharmaceuticals wholesale regulations.” – January 2021
“Really well presented and explained. Have a much better understanding of a very involved subject.” Vicky Stones 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.
“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
“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
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).
“Steve was really engaging and gave really good examples within industry and real life, Making the content relatable and understandable.” – MH, Kuehne+Nagel – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
Both Jackie and Sandeep made it really easy to understand the content – they encouraged discussion but also made sure that focus was given to areas specific to the attendees. Overall I enjoyed the course and found it far less overwhelming than I expected.
The day was fun and I enjoyed the review of GDP requirements!
“Excellent training, thorough explanations and enjoyable throughout.” David Lane – Course Rating 9/10
Lots of information and keeps you engaged. Isatec on site training – Abbey Tullett
We loved your training at Niche!
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.
“Very Informative. Great handouts to take away. Thanks” Megan – Course Rating 10/10
Our trainer Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and the way how the material was presented was very interesting. I found her also very helpful, explaining every questions and doubts perfectly. I would highly recommend Jackie as a trainer and also as a consultant.
“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
Jackie is very knowledgeable, I have learnt so much from her in so little time. Thank you Jackie for being a fountain of knowledge!
“The training was informative, covering all areas.” Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
” There was a lot to take in, the course was very detailed” John Sie Han Woag – Course Rating 9/10
“Very informative course. Well worth attending.” Dave Smith 9/10
“Good informative training, very helpful for the future.” GDP Online Training – May 2021
“For someone with a bare minimal knowledge of WDA this course helped understand the legal, general and business complexities quite well.” Cogent Online Training – March 2021
I have really enjoyed the training. Zul is a very good communicator and very approachable. 🙂
Kim was helpful at answering all my questions and advise on how to do things independently or with the help of PCL.
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
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 fun, interactive course. Trainer was very approachable.” Farhan Masoud – Course Rating 9/10
Waisain Al-Shamary was a lovely tutor – she allowed people to contribute and she managed a couple of strong characters with grace and patience – December 2020
Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process. Isatec on site training – Jack Shock
“Good training, has given me more insight as an RP. Would recommend new RP’s to have this training.” Matthew – Course Rating 10/10
Very informative. Thank you.
Having just completed the very informative API and Clinical Trail course (thank you Shankar) I was reminded of the traps we can fall into whereby we try to keep ourselves in our little boxes. At the MHRA symposium, I have heard several times comments such as:- “no, I’m not doing the GMP day as it’s not relevant to me” or “GDP? Oh, that doesn’t apply to us as we are manufacturers”. I am sure these comments were made well out of the earshot of MHRA personnel and on the face of it seem harmless enough, though clearly wrong. I truly believe that we should all expand our knowledge and understanding as much as possible, and certainly where there are crossovers with our speciality. For a Pharmacist or wholesaler, knowing more about GMP, APIs and Clinical Trials must be useful in our ability to fulfil our obligations in our own field. Yes, some aspects of GMP are very technical but there are big parts of it that can be used positively in the GDP arena. As my exasperated tutors used to say during my pharmacy degree, “you will only get the most out of the topic and excel, if you read around the subject”.
/”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
“Excellent training sessions provided. I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned in all sessions. Steven presented and taught the content very well and was very knowledgeable about all topics, and supported further with any adhoc questions through the training. Thank you :)” – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
“Nice Chap, explained everything in an easy to understand manner!” Andrew Kruinlger – Course Rating 10/10
” 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
“The training was very informative and well-structured. I found it to be both engaging and relevant to my role. The material was clear, and the examples provided were helpful in understanding the key concepts. I especially appreciated the practical application tips shared. Brian did an excellent job of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner. The pace was just right, and the interactive elements kept the session engaging. I`m so glad I`ve decided to have the training face to face, it really makes a difference in terms of engagement.” – Cogent RP Training – November 2024
” Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process” Jack – Course Rating 9/10
“Excellent delivery and trainer is very knowledgeable.” Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
‘Really informative, knowledgeable and interactive. Would recommend.’ Rachel Bown
“Very Informative and useful session” Rahinatu – Course Rating 10/10
Ash our trainer was very knowledgeable, friendly and helped us greatly on our training course, highly recommended. 10/10
Jackie’s training delivery was excellent, very detailed but also relaxed. She demonstrated outstanding SME knowledge delivered at a steady pace & I would fully recommend this training to others – GDP Auditor training 21.01.2026
“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 informative and delivered well. It was a good introduction into a subject I haven’t dealt with before. Jackie kept the course “light & breezy”
“The trainer Wes was amazeballs. She showed deep knowledge in the subject matter and was very engaging”
This session has been very informative and an eye opener. Jackie was excellent in her delivery.
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.
“One of the best Teams training sessions I have attended. It was clear, concise and pitched at the right level. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable, articulate and presented the subject well.” – DW, University Hospitals Birmingham, CD Training – September 2024
Jackie has the experience and ability to support new and existing pharmacy businesses unlike any other.
“An ‘All-Inclusive’ Training” Pop Ohelga – Course Rating 10/10
Steve is a great trainer and knows our contract, so it is good to have him training us all at the same time. And, thank you to him for making it engaging and enjoyable. – Cogent (Private Client Course) – April 2026
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.
“Very informative and lots of opportunity to ask questions and speak with other people on the course.” Megan – 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
“I was a brilliant course and it opened my eyes. It gives me a platform to diversity my profile of practice.” Cogent Online Training – December 2021
“Excellent – Helpful. I was in a small group setting, so very informal and easy to ask questions.” Justin – Course Rating 9/10
A lot of valuable information to digest. Thank you Anna Drys – Oxford Hospital
“Excellent from start to finish – 5 stars!” Cogent Online Training – February 2021
“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
“Brian is very thorough and very informative. Interactive too. A++++, Highly recommended” Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
“The training was well structured and everything covered was relevant and will be easily applied to our working environment. The trainers were very knowledgeable and ensured there was interaction from the group throughout. The time length of the course was perfect and this helped with keeping the group engaged. Would highly recommend this course/structure.” – VR – UHB NHS Logistics, CD Training, September 2024
Excellent content and delivery. After the GDP/RP training course I’m feeling informed and empowered to ensure compliance.
“Very helpful, clear, and precise. Thank you.” Rachel Wicks – Course Rating 10/10
“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
“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
‘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
“Good Training day, thank you.” 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
Pharmacy consulting helped us to map our warehouse and also to map our new pharmacy fridge they were much cheaper that the other quotes we had and they also trained up the staff on the cold chain SOPs we had jointly written. Thank you Jackie for all your help!
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