Intro to the Responsible Person (import) – RPi Training
As the UK leaves the EU, the impact on the pharmaceutical industry is immense. This session is an overview of considerations to ensure compliant trading within Europe from 1 Jan 2021.
For up to date information on the current situation look here : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/acting-as-a-responsible-person-import-from-1-january-2021
Why Consider us for this session?
If you are currently working in a company who imports from any country outside the UK, from 1st January 2021, the company will need to nominate a Responsible Person for Imports (RPi).
The RPi has an important role in ensuring that only bona fide quality medicines are imported into the UK and ensuring appropriate systems are in place to control and evidence the process. To be a RPi you must have undergone suitable training and understand the industry in order to qualify for the role. RPi’s will have a legal responsibility to ensure that batches of authorised medicines imported from countries on an approved list, held by the MHRA, have been certified by a Qualified Person prior to being placed on the UK market. If you are a person named on the Qualified Persons register you be eligible to act as a RPi, however you must still apply to be named on the RPi register
The course is beneficial for personnel involved in the pharmaceutical industry, to help them to obtain a more in-depth understanding of this new RPi role, how to register for to be and the scope of the role.
Our RPi Introduction Includes
During the course we will cover, but will not be limited to the key subject areas listed below.
- Implications of Brexit
- QP Certification
- The role of the RPi
- The MHRA “White List”
- Medical Devices
- Marketing Authorisations
- Clinical Trials
Upcoming Courses
Please contact us for more details.
- Intro to the Responsible Person (import) Role (Online) on 13 April 2026
- Intro to the Responsible Person (import) Role (Online) on 13 July 2026
- Intro to the Responsible Person (import) Role (Online) on 23 October 2026
Testimonials
Again, I stress how much I appreciate all your help, both today and through the whole journey of us striving to obtain our WDA(H).
“Very informative course, well laid out and very educational throughout the whole course.” – Cogent RP Training, September 2024
“The training was concise to the point and left plenty of room for questions. 1 week later and already applying it to my day to day.” – Audit Training, September 2021
“MHRA GDP guidelines are numerous and specific and potentially serious if not followed. The training went through each point in a common sense way, so the guidelines have appeared far more admirable and attainable.”
Philip Hodgkinson – Course Rating 10/10
/”Very informative and put in an easy to understand way. The course was explained so I can say i left feeling that I understood my role going forward. Thank you.
Marie Wakeham – Course Rating 9/10
“As a nurse adviser I wasn’t sure of the relevance to my role. It was interesting and I learned a lot.”
Course Rating 6/10
“Very informative and lots of opportunity to ask questions and speak with other people on the course.”
Megan – Course Rating 10/10
“Great course from a knowledgeable trainer. Remote webinar worked perfectly and still enabled interaction and group discussion. Trainer was also extremely helpful with advice after the course was over. Would recommend to anyone” Cogent Online Training – April 2021
“Great delivery by Brian, thought his presentation was well spoken and easy to follow, impressed with his knowledge on tricky Q&A” – GDP, October 2023
“Felt that the trainer was exceptional and had a thorough knowledge of the Regulations, course and Pharma industry as a whole. Would love to do the RPi course with him” – NK, Ceva Logistics – Cogent RP Training, May 2024
Having just completed the very informative API and Clinical Trail course (thank you Shankar) I was reminded of the traps we can fall into whereby we try to keep ourselves in our little boxes. At the MHRA symposium, I have heard several times comments such as:- “no, I’m not doing the GMP day as it’s not relevant to me” or “GDP? Oh, that doesn’t apply to us as we are manufacturers”. I am sure these comments were made well out of the earshot of MHRA personnel and on the face of it seem harmless enough, though clearly wrong.
I truly believe that we should all expand our knowledge and understanding as much as possible, and certainly where there are crossovers with our speciality. For a Pharmacist or wholesaler, knowing more about GMP, APIs and Clinical Trials must be useful in our ability to fulfil our obligations in our own field. Yes, some aspects of GMP are very technical but there are big parts of it that can be used positively in the GDP arena.
As my exasperated tutors used to say during my pharmacy degree, “you will only get the most out of the topic and excel, if you read around the subject”.
“Really enjoyed the course yesterday and felt I got a lot from attending. Knowledge will be transferable to my role, as it progresses in new areas. Material was to a high standard and Jackie was a good, knowledgeable presenter.” Export Online Training – May 2021
“I really enjoyed the 3 days training, it has made me think about my new role and how I’m going to apply this knowledge and take it forward.” – January 2021
“Very well presented and detailed course. A lot of my questions were answered.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
This session has been very informative and an eye opener. Jackie was excellent in her delivery.
Pharmacy Consulting have provided our business with excellent support, advice and training with regard to obtaining Wholesale Dealers Authorisation following the implementation of European Commission Guidelines of 5 November 2013 on Good Distribution Practice, 2013/C 343/01. I would like to personally thank Dawn and her team for her personal assistance in securing the authorisation.
“Very Informative course. I have learnt a lot of new information and the training was given in a relaxed environment. Thank you for making the learning as interesting as possible.”
Megan – Course Rating 10/10
“The training was well presented and interaction with other participants was encouraged and helpful. I attended the online course previously but this was far superior and was very helpful in giving me information and advice that I would not have received from the online course. Very enjoyable!” – RL, Health Grove Ltd, November 2024
“Excellent from start to finish – 5 stars !”
Very good content and well presented.
“Very informative and John was able to demonstrate a great knowledge of export. Having already completed Pharmacy Consulting’s GDP training, I was able to understand the content and what John was explaining in regard to export”
Anonymous – Rating 9/10
Informative & Interactive. Thank you.
“Very informative course. Well worth attending.”
Dave Smith 9/10
“I would like to thank Brian for coming up to us – he made a difficult subject easy to understand and also helped us with real life
scenarios – not just following the curriculum, which whilst hurt our timescales – was much more beneficial for us.” Cogent (Face to Face) Training – November 2021
“The trainer was knowledge and answered all questions thrown at him. Training was interactive and everyone engaged. Thank you Steve for a wonderful training session.” Introduction to the RPI Role – August 2021
Very impressed, covered the majority of topics.
James Weston – Orderline
A lot of valuable information to digest.
Thank you
Anna Drys – Oxford Hospital
“Many thanks to Brain the trainer”
Wagdi Moussa – Course Rating 9/10
Waisain Al-Shamary was a lovely tutor – she allowed people to contribute and she managed a couple of strong characters with
grace and patience – December 2020
“Lot’s of information and keeps you engaged.”
Abbey Tullett – Course Rating 10/10
“The training was well structured and everything covered was relevant and will be easily applied to our working environment. The trainers were very knowledgeable and ensured there was interaction from the group throughout. The time length of the course was perfect and this helped with keeping the group engaged. Would highly recommend this course/structure.” – VR – UHB NHS Logistics, CD Training, September 2024
“Excellent training, thorough explanations and enjoyable throughout.”
David Lane – Course Rating 9/10
“Very informative training day.”
“Highly recommended”
“Excellent content and delivery. Answered all questions with good detail.”
Course Rating – 10/10
“A really useful day.”
Martin – Course Rating 10/10
A very informative overview of GDP and the role of the RP. Great to be able to discuss GDP issues with Brian and with others on the course.
Our trainer Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and the way how the material was presented was very interesting. I found her also very helpful, explaining every questions and doubts perfectly. I would highly recommend Jackie as a trainer and also as a consultant.
Our trainer Jackie was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting. If I ever require help or further assistance, I would not hesitate to contact Jackie and I would certainly recommend her for the services as a consultant and higher knowledge.
The trainer was highly skilled and professional. We now feel very well informed and supported to start our critical GDP inspection.
“Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited her experience.”
Abdirahman – Course Rating 10/10
Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited from her experience.
Abdirahamn Sheikh – Irmaan
Very informative and delivered well. It was a good introduction into a subject I haven’t dealt with before.
Jackie kept the course “light & breezy”
Ash our trainer was very knowledgeable, friendly and helped us greatly on our training course, highly recommended. 10/10
We contracted PCL provide us with help and guidance and training, relating to pharmaceutical transportation, we found Jackie and her team to be helpful, knowledgeable and pragmatic in their advice. The training sessions went well and were very useful in helping us understand the subject.
We looked long and hard for an industry expert in this field and we certainly found one in PCL.
Andrew Fox
DX (Group) plc
“Index the presentation to be able to reference quicker – detailed key acronyms. Good course, very enlightening for understanding and questioning current processes within our company.”
Craig Buzzard – Course Rating 9/10
“Enjoyed the course. Informative and interesting. Presented in an engaging way that encouraged questions and dialogue. Would recommend it to others” – Cogent Responsible Person Training – February 2024
“This one day training package cover, including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Responsible Person (RP) roles and responsibilities, ‘packed a punch!’ Well structured, well delivered and interactive. Good value for money. Good day out overall.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
“My experience working with Steven has been calm and reassuring. I have struggled to find specific requirements for API distribution from my previous consultant and the Green Guide. I start working with Steven shortly after taking an API training course at PCL, the consultation is beyond my expectation, he helps me identify my specific set of issues quickly and advise me how I should address them to achieve compliance. In the short time I am working with Steven gives me clarity that I have not managed from my previous consultant in months. Steven tirelessly explains the whole process to me which is of great benefit, I am much more aware what my issue are and what needs to done to address them. In my mind, Steven is like an guide and companion en-route to compliance, he asks the right questions, explains well and helps me find practical solution. His experience and problem solving skills shines through and makes consulting stress less and pleasant. ” Yu Wang, Donglun Ltd – PCL Consultancy Services
“Good informative training, very helpful for the future.” GDP Online Training – May 2021
“Brilliant training provided, answered all questions.”
Ashish Morar – Course Rating 10/10
The training was delivered in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The elements of the training were explained in a clear and concise manner and the course was tailored around your individual requirements. The day was enjoyable and I would not hesitate to use your company again.
Tracy Tollervey from CPG – Logistic.
“A very small group (2 of us attending) but this was excellent! Very interactive course, very informative. Gained a lot of information to take away. Thank you very much.”
Jane Lytwynchuk – Course Rating 10/10
The day was fun and I enjoyed the review of GDP requirements!
“Excellent course and extremely practical.” Online Cogent, March 2021
“For someone with a bare minimal knowledge of WDA this course helped understand the legal, general and business complexities quite well.” Cogent Online Training – March 2021
Jackie is very knowledgeable, I have learnt so much from her in so little time. Thank you Jackie for being a fountain of knowledge!
“Excellent Audit training course presented by experienced RP and lots of useful interactions with participants.” – Audit Training, January 2025
“Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply.”
Bill Castle – Course Rating 9/10
“RP training at PCL helped me to understand current MHRA guideline to fill my knowledge gap. The trainers are really experienced and updated with current pharmaceuticals wholesale regulations.” – January 2021
“Excellent course, trainer and material were superb.” – KT, Hameln Pharma Ltd – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
” Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP and GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities. Thank you Jackie.”
Andrew King – Course rating 9/10
We loved your training at Niche!
“Excellent – Helpful. I was in a small group setting, so very informal and easy to ask questions.”
Justin – Course Rating 9/10
“Covered all questions i had. I left with full knowledge on the topic.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
Jackie’s training delivery was excellent, very detailed but also relaxed. She demonstrated outstanding SME knowledge delivered at a steady pace & I would fully recommend this training to others – GDP Auditor training 21.01.2026
Both Jackie and Sandeep made it really easy to understand the content – they encouraged discussion but also made sure that focus was given to areas specific to the attendees.
Overall I enjoyed the course and found it far less overwhelming than I expected.
“Very clear, simple to follow. Interactive. Helpful.”
Ade – Rating 9/10
I found the course on Training to be a responsible person to be a very well thought and structured course which gave me the roles and resources to come away understanding the training given. It was very informative, topical and saved me time and money trying to wade through a minefield of work to become a responsible person – Jackie is highly qualified and delivers an excellent course, would highly recommend to anyone looking at wholesaling.
“Really enjoyed the training session over the last 3 days, John was a great presenter who did really well considering he had an
audience from all over the UK…infact the world! I’m sure the face to face/classroom style presentation would have been more
interactive as I certainly missed being able to bounce off others but this is no fault of John or the course contents. Learned so
much from the past few days, more than I actually realised that I would. Thank you!” February 2021
Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process.
Isatec on site training – Jack Shock
‘Really clear and concise and very helpful to point out how much work is still required of us. A great start to the RP journey.’
Jon Barden
Pharmacy Consulting has helped manage our Company through all GDP compliance and RP training requirements, It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated team. 10/10 –
Very good informative trainer, excellent delivery on a rather dull topic. Kept our interest well which helped with learning. Jackie answered every questions I had. Thank you
As a busy family run logistics business we are really grateful for the expertise of Pharmacy Consulting who came alongside us, pulling out all the stops to meet tight deadlines and helping us to elevate the standard of our Quality System. Thanks to the assistance of Jackie and her team, we are now able to satisfy the exacting standards of larger pharmaceutical wholesalers thereby improving our offerings to our clients and opening up new avenues for our business in the future.
Steven Davies
Davies International Transport Limited
“One of the best Teams training sessions I have attended. It was clear, concise and pitched at the right level. The trainer was extremely knowledgeable, articulate and presented the subject well.” – DW, University Hospitals Birmingham, CD Training – September 2024
“The training was very informative and well-structured. I found it to be both engaging and relevant to my role. The material was clear, and the examples provided were helpful in understanding the key concepts. I especially appreciated the practical application tips shared. Brian did an excellent job of explaining complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner. The pace was just right, and the interactive elements kept the session engaging. I`m so glad I`ve decided to have the training face to face, it really makes a difference in terms of engagement.” – Cogent RP Training – November 2024
“Mr. Brian Lindsay has been a down to earth trainer. His approach to the GDP and training has been excellent, and i personally have gained a wealth of knowledge that made me appreciate what GDP actually means.”
Mr Sanjay Budhdeo – Course rating 10/10
“Very interactive, answered all my questions and pointers in the right direction.”
Ade – Course Rating 9/10
“Good Training day, thank you.”
Course Rating 10/10
“Wes was brilliant, encouraged us to be interactive and answered all the questions we posed. She was positive and patient. Fantastic trainer”
Pharmacy Consulting has been performing consultancy work for Vygon for several years, during that time they have provided us with a very professional and efficient service. PCL helped Vygon obtain their original Wholesale Dealers Licence and have provided Responsible Person (RP) support to our Quality Team ever since. PCL guided us successfully through our MHRA inspection. More recently, Jackie delivered GDP update training sessions for me and my deputy when I started in my new role as Head of QA/RA. I would recommend PCL to any organisation that needs support in their pharmaceutical operations.
Vicky Muir
QA/RA Manager
Vygon
“A lot of valuable information to digest! Thank you.”
Anna Drys – Course rating 9/10
Great training session provided by Jackie. Could consider providing additional training material (sample forms and documents) for clients apart from the GDP guidelines.
“I found this course much more interesting and accessible than i thought it would be. Nicely paced with enough information to be challenging and thought provoking but not overwhelming. A few of the initials could do with explaining though.”
Jennifer Kirby – Course Rating 9/10
“The training was informative, covering all areas.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
“Training was well laid out and followed a great structure. The trainer was very very good and very attentive”
Kim was helpful at answering all my questions and advise on how to do things independently or with the help of PCL.
“An excellent course with almost 1/1 training. Interactive, knowledgeable trainer. Excellent venue.”
Dr. Parry – Course Rating 10/10
Informative and enjoyable. Lots of new avenues identified as resources. Thanks!
“Steve is a fantastic trainer with a wealth of knowledge and the ability to be able to apply that knowledge to real life situations. Fantastic course extremely well delivered. Thank you.” – MM, Kuehne+Nagel – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
“Very helpful, clear, and precise. Thank you.”
Rachel Wicks – Course Rating 10/10
“I really enjoyed the course and will recommend it highly to anyone planning to apply for WDA or training to become RP. The Tutor was very knowledgeable and experienced. I learnt so much from the training so I can only thank you.”
Cogent Online Training – March 2022
I have really enjoyed the training. Zul is a very good communicator and very approachable. 🙂
I am new to GDP and the trainer was very patient with my endless questions and answered them all with rounded practical answers that i can take back to my workplace and implement.
Shirley Clifton – Ashford and St Peters Hospital
“Well prepared and delivered presentations which were insightful, interesting and helpful to any new RP.” – January 2021
“Excellent training sessions provided. I have thoroughly enjoyed and learned in all sessions. Steven presented and taught the content very well and was very knowledgeable about all topics, and supported further with any adhoc questions through the training. Thank you :)” – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
I found the information very useful and interesting. I will use the information given in the future for orders I do and also to check all relevant procedures that are needed.
“I was a brilliant course and it opened my eyes. It gives me a platform to diversity my profile of practice.” Cogent Online Training – December 2021
“Very informative and very helpful. Brian was very professional and very patient with our numerous questions. Thank you.”
Catherine Hodges – Course Rating 10/10
” There was a lot to take in, the course was very detailed”
John Sie Han Woag – Course Rating 9/10
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