Did you miss the last MHRA symposium in December?

by Ryan Watts | Dec 29, 2014 | GDP/RP, MHRA

    Are you a RP? Have you carried out your own GDP training? Did you miss the last MHRA symposium in December? Regular GDP training is now mandatory and you may be asked for your CPD records in your next inspection. In order to help you comply PCL are...

What does quality cost?

by John Finey | Dec 22, 2014 | Business

This was a question that came up last week in a meeting. Given that there were both Commercial and Quality people in the meeting it generated some interesting discussion, particularly for me as it is fair to say I have worn both hats simultaneously for much of the...

Former NPA chief: ‘Inevitable’ that Call to Action would be ignored

by John Finey | Dec 22, 2014 | NHS, Pharmacist, Regulation

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! No I am not banging my head against the desk for the obvious reason; pharmacy appearing to have been left on the side lines again. Don’t get me wrong, I think the NHS is fantastic and like all of us have personal...

CQC Registration and DBS Disclosure

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Consultancy, CQC, NHS, Open Courses, Pharmacist

Are you applying for CQC registration? Are you aware that  guild lines state that your registered manager must  have received an enhanced DBS disclosure within the last six months and that the application for disclosure must have been countersigned by the CQC? If they...

OPENING A DISTANCE SELLING PHARMACY TRAINING

by Kimberley Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Distance Selling Pharmacy, Training, Workshop

We are conducting a training course for anyone considering opening a Distance Selling Pharmacy.  The course will give an overview of the requirements of opening an internet pharmacy and provide a step-by-step guide to the application process, also highlighting some of...

Calling All Italian Pharmacists – Have You Ever Considered being a GPhC Registered Pharmacist in the UK?

by Ryan Watts | Dec 19, 2014 | GPhC, Pharmacist, Regulation

Do ever think to move from Italy to  the UK to work as a pharmacist? As the UK is part of the European Union the freedom to work across the EU means the UK recognises European Pharmacist qualifications. To be eligible to apply you must have completed an appropriate...

Quality Management Systems for the Wholesale Distribution of Medicines

by Ryan Watts | Dec 19, 2014 | Consultancy, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, Uncategorized, WDA(H)

Is yours up to date? Is it suitable for your business model? Do you have a change control procedure in place? Does your system work?   Why is it needed? Stipulated in the European Guidelines of 2013 that any wholesaler must possess and use a QMS. Public health...

Bona Fides – Do You Know What to Look for When Approving a Supplier or Customer for the Distribution of Medicines?

by Kimberley Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Bona Fides, EudraGMDP, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, WDA(H)

Is a copy of a WDA(H) enough evidence to approve a supplier? NO! Evidence of a WDA(H) is just one of the steps required for supplier approval. If obtaining the product direct from manufacturer or from another wholesaler the authorisation is no longer enough. The...

Falsified Medicines and the Introduction of Safety Features for Wholesale Distribution Authorisation Holders

by Kimberley Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Falsified Medicines

Welcome to the new unique identifier that will come into implementation during 2015. Giving a three year count-down to all companies involved with the distribution of medicines. The composition, format and carrier of the unique identifier will be harmonised across the...

Data Integrity within your Quality System and Wholesale Business

by Kimberley Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Business, Quality Systems

DATA INTEGRITY – is Mickey Mouse filling in your documents? What is data integrity? The extent to which all data are complete, consistent and accurate throughout the data lifecycle. From its generation and recording to use, retention, archiving, retrieval and...