by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 11, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Suppliers, Regulation
The new code has just been published in its new yellow livery, its main aim is to set a robust framework of standards for the provision of information to healthcare professionals, prescribers, patients and the public to ensure that the information provided is of...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 11, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Pharmacy Suppliers, Regulation
The afternoon of the 24th of February was well spent with the spectacular view of stormy clouds over London’s roof tops to my left hand side out across London from the 5th floor of the MHRA Headquarters, and key MHRA personnel delivering key messages from the podium....
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 6, 2014 | Distance Selling Pharmacy
Internet Pharmacy seems to be the buzz! Online Pharmacy, Internet Pharmacy, Distance Selling Pharmacy; all common terms in pharmacy in the UK and so very popular right now. Under current NHS England regulations, the Distance Selling contract remains an exempt...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 5, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Regulation
As part of a recent project, I spent some time looking at community pharmacies in a particular area of London. Some areas I particularly focused on was the the level of customer service, the range of services available and the availability of a practice leaflet. In...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Pharmacy Suppliers
It is quite a common occurrence to receive a call from a new client enquiring about how to obtain a Wholesale Dealer’s License or WDL. First of all, I advise politely that the terminology has now changed to a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation or WDA(H) but...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 4, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Pharmacy Suppliers, Regulation
Do you want to have one? Is it worth the cost and effort? If you would like more information please contact [email protected] for an informal discussion. Or you may want to find out more about GDP and the Roles and Responsibilities of a” MHRA RP “? The...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 4, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Pharmacy Suppliers, Regulation
Are your surgeries applying for CQC registration? Do they need help with the application or SOPs or to prepare for their inspections? Do they need help with their staff training? If you want to get involved and are not sure what is involved, talk to Pharmacy...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 4, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, Regulation
Why does it take a group of patients and carers “CURE” under the lead of Julie Bailey, to hold the Regulators and, The Government to account. A plethora of healthcare professionals, were involved and many must have been aware of the poor quality of care. Do you; turn...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Brands, Regulation
Norman Lamb, Care and Support Minister, has launched a consultation to gather views on how personal health budgets should be rolled out across the country. Make sure you have your say ….. Personal health budgets should give patients more control over the treatment...
by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog, Community Pharmacy
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society has published a briefing on medicines optimisation which focuses on asthma. The briefing encourages pharmacists to enquire about the patient’s experience, appropriateness of the medicine and the safety and effectiveness of the...
