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 23 October 2026
Testimonials
“It is always difficult to provide and undertake virtual training. Wes did well getting through all the material and encouraged
interaction among the group. This was difficult but at times good discussion did open up. There were no technical difficulties in
terms of the training provision, and everything ran to time, if not a bit quicker than expected. I did enjoy it and remained engaged throughout.
There was a lot of content and to begin with I felt a little overwhelmed and anxious about the five assessments
looming at the end. However Wes reassured us that we had the info we would be needing and rather than worry about taking notes, better to listen and take in the lesson. Which worked. I gained some useful insights which I will take back to work. I go back feeling much better equipped to aid the RP with our QMS.” November 2020
“A really useful day.”
Martin – Course Rating 10/10
“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
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
“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
“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
“Excellent training, thorough explanations and enjoyable throughout.”
David Lane – Course Rating 9/10
Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited from her experience.
Abdirahamn Sheikh – Irmaan
“The gem is the trainer’s real world prospect on MHRA Inspector’s expectations” Cogent Online Training – July 2021
” Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process”
Jack – Course Rating 9/10
“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
“Well structured and presented course. Puveshni was very knowledgeable in the field and benefited her experience.”
Abdirahman – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent – Helpful. I was in a small group setting, so very informal and easy to ask questions.”
Justin – Course Rating 9/10
“A relaxed training environment, and competent instructions, enabled me to gain full knowledge of what i can expect for future MHRA inspections.”
David Briggs – Course Rating 9/10
“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
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.
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.
“Excellent course, trainer and material were superb.” – KT, Hameln Pharma Ltd – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
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.
A lot of valuable information to digest.
Thank you
Anna Drys – Oxford Hospital
“Good informative training, very helpful for the future.” GDP Online Training – May 2021
Informative and enjoyable. Lots of new avenues identified as resources. Thanks!
“Very clear, simple to follow. Interactive. Helpful.”
Ade – Rating 9/10
“Excellent refresher, very informative. Thank you.”
Addy Mohammed – Course Rating 10/10
“Very helpful, clear, and precise. Thank you.”
Rachel Wicks – Course Rating 10/10
“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
“The training was informative, covering all areas.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
Another great session by Steve . Unlicenced Mediciens – October 2025
“Good training, has given me more insight as an RP. Would recommend new RP’s to have this training.”
Matthew – Course Rating 10/10
We loved your training at Niche!
I have really enjoyed the training. Zul is a very good communicator and very approachable. 🙂
The course is very informative and comprehensive which covers all aspects of EU GDP guidelines.
Very useful day with a good overview of MHRA GMP & GDP process, procedures and roles and responsibilities.
Isatec on site training – Andrew King
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
Informative & Interactive. Thank you.
“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
“Steve was really engaging and gave really good examples within industry and real life, Making the content relatable and understandable.” – MH, Kuehne+Nagel – Cogent RP Training – April 2024
“An ‘All-Inclusive’ Training”
Pop Ohelga – Course Rating 10/10
Great training session provided by Jackie. Could consider providing additional training material (sample forms and documents) for clients apart from the GDP guidelines.
“Excellent Audit training course presented by experienced RP and lots of useful interactions with participants.” – Audit Training, January 2025
“The trainer Wes was amazeballs. She showed deep knowledge in the subject matter and was very engaging”
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
Dawn ran a very informative session about GDP guidance and the role of the Responsible Person. This helped me understand further about my role as the Responsible Person and how to stay 100% compliant according to the guidelines. I also picked up key points on what to look for when looking at potential suppliers and warehouse facilities. All together an excellent session, worth every penny!
Pharmaceutical Wholesaler Client
” 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
“Excellent content and delivery. Answered all questions with good detail.”
Course Rating – 10/10
“Excellent course and extremely practical.” Online Cogent, March 2021
“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
The day was fun and I enjoyed the review of GDP requirements!
“Brilliant training provided, answered all questions.”
Ashish Morar – Course Rating 10/10
“Excellent, personable and very informative”
Anonymous – Course Rating 10/10
Jackie has proved to be a very knowledgeable and professional recruitment consultant, All communications have been very professional and I would not hesitate to recommend Jackie.
“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
“As participants, we were all able to interact, engage and shared a worth of knowledge and opinion from various industries. This made the sessions very informative, valuable and interesting.”
“Very informative course. Well worth attending.”
Dave Smith 9/10
Very informative. Was hesitant about attending but very happy I did. Jackie was excellent.
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).
“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
This session has been very informative and an eye opener. Jackie was excellent in her delivery.
“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
Very informative, Jackie created a relaxed atmosphere which was conducive to active participation of the whole group. Jackie also provided a summary of the recent MHRA convention which was very beneficial.
Excellent content and delivery. After the GDP/RP training course I’m feeling informed and empowered to ensure compliance.
Pharmacy Consulting have provided us with a prompt and professional service, including advice, GDP training and helping us with a robust customised Quality System.
During this time they have been committed to fully understanding our company needs and have consistently delivered excellent service.
I would highly recommend PCL to any business for peace of mind and sound professional advice.
Ben Funnell
Director
Universal PS
Very impressed, covered the majority of topics.
James Weston – Orderline
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
“Good Training day, thank you.”
Course Rating 10/10
“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
Just wanted to say thank you for the training last week, was education and fun, and it was great to be able to spend time with a professional auditor.
“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
Jackie is very knowledgeable, I have learnt so much from her in so little time. Thank you Jackie for being a fountain of knowledge!
“Very interactive, answered all my questions and pointers in the right direction.”
Ade – Course Rating 9/10
“Covered all questions i had. I left with full knowledge on the topic.”
Anonymous – Course Rating 8/10
I attended the GDP Responsible Person Cogent “Gold Standard” training course and found it very informative, the trainer was very knowledgeable and answered all questions to a high standard, I learnt all aspects of GDP and gained knowledge that will help me greatly within my role at work and in an RP Role. 10/10
“Wes was brilliant, encouraged us to be interactive and answered all the questions we posed. She was positive and patient. Fantastic trainer”
” There was a lot to take in, the course was very detailed”
John Sie Han Woag – Course Rating 9/10
“Excellent trainer, very informative.”
Anonymous – Rating 10/10
“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
Lots of information and keeps you engaged.
Isatec on site training – Abbey Tullett
“Kim was able to give good examples, in order to understand. She would also ask us specific questions and if we didn’t understand she would word it in a different way which really helped me to understand GDP.”
Suzi – Course Rating 8/10
“Excellent and well run course, we covered a lot of information in a structured and detailed fashion. Steven our trainer, was super knowledgeable and always happy to interact with the group and answer questions during the sessions. Many Thanks” – Cogent RP Training – October 2024
“Really well presented and explained. Have a much better understanding of a very involved subject.”
Vicky Stones 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
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”.
“Lot’s of information and keeps you engaged.”
Abbey Tullett – Course Rating 10/10
“The course was very informative and delivered by Brian in a positive way with lots of examples, to help understand the various topics.”
Kalpesh Patel – Course Rating 9/10
“Very informative course, well laid out and very educational throughout the whole course.” – Cogent RP Training, September 2024
“I am new to GDP and the trainer is very patient with my endless questions and has answered them all with rounded practical answers, that I can take back to my workplace and implement it.”
Shirley Clifton – Course Rating 10/10
“Brian is very thorough and very informative. Interactive too. A++++, Highly recommended”
Anonymous – Course Rating 9/10
Very good content and well presented.
“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
“Great Presentation, very informative.”
Roshni Rutton-Patel – Course Rating 10/10
Very informative. Thank you.
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.
“This is the pharma cogent course “ronseal” excellent through the whole process”
“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
Very good overview of GDP requirements which has given me a much better understanding of client requirements for the services and products we supply.
Isatec on site training – Bill Castle
Kim was helpful at answering all my questions and advise on how to do things independently or with the help of PCL.
“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
“Course was very informative and taught/explained very well.”
Craig – Course Rating 9/10
Very interesting presentation which allowed me to gain a proper overview of the GDP process.
Isatec on site training – Jack Shock
“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
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