Pharmacies without WDL who are wholesaling medicines must beware!

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 31, 2012 | Blog

A recent case brought by a pharmacy chain with a WDL challenged whether or not the Regulations allow for organisations operating both as registered pharmacies and licensed wholesale dealers can obtain medicinal products from other pharmacies which themselves do not...

RP training for unscheduled MHRA inspections?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 31, 2012 | Blog, Pharmacy Suppliers

The MHRA has written to all WDL holders to clarify the position following a recent case brought against the  MHRA where the judge ruled that the law prohibits the purchase of medicines from pharmacies that  do not have WDLs by pharmacies with the WDLs. All other...

“P” pharmacy medicaton on self selection?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy

The GPhC has stated that until at least October 2013, blanket prohibition on self-selection of “P” medication is still in place by them. Those of you who have chosen to flout this regulation may come unstuck. Has self-selection increased your sales of...

Registered Pharmacy Standards issued by the GPhC?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy

The GPhC have published guidance to Superintendent Pharmacist and Pharmacy owners with regards to Registered Pharmacy Standards. The purpose of these standards is to create and maintain safe environments for the  effective practice of pharmacy. The responsibility to...

First aid kits, medicines and GDP compliant logistics?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Pharmacy Suppliers

Do you supply first aid kits ? Do you know how they are stored? Do you know where they are stored? Pharmacy consulting were asked to look at first aid kits on a private jet a few months ago. They were shocked to find that although the dressings were all in date , the...

Local Pharmaceutical Services Contract (LPS)?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy

Would you like to submit a tender for a LPS? Has there been a gap in pharmaceutical services shown up in your Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA)?It may be that the GPs are opening longer hours and the pharmacies locally do not stay open until they close? Or some...

Which robot would you choose?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy

Pharmacy Consulting has just come back from the Pharmacy Show. We were very impressed by the fantastic robots on display, each year the stands get bigger and bigger. ARX , who have captured the market so far with nearly 300 installed in the UK alone , had their new...

Grow your own RP or deputy ?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Suppliers

Do you have anybody in your Team who would benefit from some GDP training? Pharmacy Consulting believe in helping their clients develop and nurture their own team. Pharmacy Consulting have an ” Introduction to GDP and RP roles and responsibilities”...

GDP Training,Technical Agreements, Policies and Contracts ?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Pharmacy Suppliers

Pharmacy Consulting believes that many wholesalers technical agreements with both suppliers and customers are not robust enough. This can result in loss of revenue if the stock is lost or damaged in transit and there is disparity in the assumption of responsibility in...

Will your pharmacy survive more Clawback?

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Oct 4, 2012 | Blog, Community Pharmacy

Pharmacy consulting are concerned for the future of some of the smaller community pharmacies as the next phase of clawback kicks in and the bottom line profit takes another hit. It is time to take stock and to look at how your business operates now and what you can...