by Ryan Watts | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog
We are only started the new year and it looks like exceptionally cold and snowy winter weather coming to Europe. It is fab for news for ski and snowboard lovers but for pharmaceutical companies and wholesalers are not, as pharmaceutical products cannot be transported...
by Ryan Watts | Jan 12, 2017 | Blog
Being aware of taking medicines manufactured in India? Nowadays well known multinational companies manufacturing their licensed pharmaceutical products in India but only by qualified manufacturer. Last year 25% of UK medicines are made in India and each batch...
by John Finey | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog
Are you looking to set up a new business venture somewhere within the medicine supply chain, then speak to the experts. There are certainly plenty of opportunities and the returns can be attractive, as a result many people and organisations are looking to enter this...
by John Finey | Jan 9, 2017 | Blog, Brexit
On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! A few days in to the New Year and the clock has already started ticking, whether it’s for short term deadlines, there are plenty of things on the horizon. Controlled Drugs Annual Statistical Return ...
by Brian Lindsay | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog, External Audit, Licence Acquisition, MHRA
The MHRA Inspectorate are a busy bunch of people. With increasing numbers of new applications for WDA (H) licenses and a greater level of expectation on GDP standards, they have a lot of ground to cover – metaphorically and physically. So it should be little surprise...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Jan 3, 2017 | Blog, NHS, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Brands, pharmacy business development, Pharmacy Suppliers
One requirement is that your pharmacy has a NHSmail e mail account by 24th November 2017 but they must have applied for it by 1st February 2017. How do you do apply for a NHSmail account for your pharmacy? The following information: 1. Trading name of pharmacy...
by Adel Nagy | Dec 12, 2016 | Blog
Product quality is the responsibility of all parties involved in the development, manufacturing, testing, packaging, distribution and regulation of materials that make up the clinical or commercial drug product. “outsourced should be appropriately defined, agreed and...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Export Training, Transportation
As of January 2016, the EU voted to lift certain restrictions and trade embargoes on Iran. Whilst pharmaceuticals and other items related to health were not heavily restricted, it has resulted in more business opportunities in the Iranian markets. So, what do...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, Humidity
Whilst the EU GDP Guidelines do not specify exactly what humidity controls should be in place, the general answer received by the regulatory bodies is check the product requirements. As a point that is being brought up more frequently in inspections it is such a...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, GDP/RP, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, Training
Recently I was asked to audit a pharma warehouse where nearly all the staff had undergone a ‘comprehensive’ online GDP Training course. I asked to see the notes provided and yes, it was rather comprehensive and filled with useful information. The certificates...
