by Sandeep Lyall | Nov 27, 2018 | Blog
The MHRA GDP Symposium held in London on Monday 19th November 2018 seems to be about the changes forthcoming for one reason or another. Obviously, we all aware of the changes that will be inflicted with Brexit looming over us and the requirements set for FMD. However,...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog
This year’s MHRA GDP Symposium seemed to focus on ‘contract’ RP’s with numerous references being made to them, and the services they offer, throughout the day. The MHRA recommended that prospective RP’s should be reference checked, prior to...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog
All manufacturers must appoint a vendor who has a contract in place with the national medicines verification system provider (NMVO) who in turn must have a contract in place with the European FMD Hub (EMVO). Many of the early adopters of these requirements in...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
Pros Convenience, the consultation can take place in your own home at any time of day. No time needs to be taken off work to attend the consultation. Treatment can be obtained quicker if required. The service is cheaper to deliver than a face to face consultation....
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Home Office has announced that Pregabalin and Gabapentin will be reclassified from a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) to a Schedule 3 Controlled Drug in April 2019. What does this mean for wholesalers and pharmacies? Well for pharmacies, the storage of these two...
by Sandeep Lyall | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Suppliers
The life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors, Epipen, are still unavailable for the public due to manufacturing issues. This is a serious issue that could affect one’s life. Mylan, the manufacturer, had explained the delay was due to ‘interruptions in the production of...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 3, 2018 | Brexit
In June BMA representatives voted by a large majority against Brexit, they called for a public vote on any exit deal, yet apart from a few brave souls, many do not voice their opinions. But there is evidence pilling up that Brexit rather than filling the NHS coffers...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog, Brexit, FMD
Pharmacists must be able to carry out the 2 step Authentication processes of FMD by February 2019 or they may not be able to trade. If they trade without carrying out the required FMD checks they may face an unlimited fine or a custodial sentence. Standing still is...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The 50 something? I hate to admit elderly team members may not be able to compete with the knowledge of the younger team members who have vast digital intelligence. However, we tend to be the generation with more emotional intelligence and experience led judgement....
by Brian Lindsay | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Bona Fides, Brexit, MHRA
What do you want to do? Provide Information. When do you want to give it to us? Ummmm… OK, you might have been more definite in your final answer. But was it what the MHRA Inspector wanted to hear? Or see in your SOP’s? Particularly with regards to information on...
