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Patient Complaints against GP Pharmacists increase by 48% in one year
2253 patient complaints were made against pharmacists working in GP practices in the year ending March 2022 compared to 1521 the previous year. This, according to figures recently published by NHS Digital.
Unlicensed Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal (CBPM) Use
On the 16th of November 2022 the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released a blog with guidance on the process for approving Manufacturing Authorisations/ API Registrations in relation to unlicensed Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal (CBPM) use.
NIMAR – The list is getting longer…
The NIMAR process is designed to ensure that people in Northern Ireland can access Prescription Only Medicines unavailable on the NI Market
The value of proper Export training – be prepared!
Many clients contact us for information and help on expanding the scope of their WDA license to include the ability to export UK licensed medicinal products without necessarily understanding the challenges of exporting UK licensed medicinal products.
Pharmacy Services what do you have?
Pharmacy offer further services than just dispensing. However, in a recent study completed by the National Pharmacy Association one in two patients are unaware of blood pressure monitoring services being offered at pharmacy level.
Pharmacists talk! Patient’s medicinal request based on social media
57% of Pharmacists claim to have been asked about a medicine a patient saw on social media.
Pharmacy Show
If you visited the Pharmacy show you would have seen the weird, wacky and wonderful stands full of products & services to enhance your Pharmacy business.
The need for more Superintendent Pharmacist training and support
Many pharmacists don’t feel confident or have a full understanding of the role and responsibilities of a superintendent pharmacists.
GPhC having the power for sanctions against pharmacists
There have been many talks of the law changing to allow regulators more power when it comes to sanctioning pharmacists.
MHRA Response to contaminated paediatric medicines
On the 7th of October The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released a response to contaminated paediatric medicines identified by the WHO region of Africa.
Hottest Summer on record – Key Transport Learnings
The Hottest summer on record occurred this year with temperatures soaring to 40oC in July 2022. As a medicinal product wholesaler what key learnings with regards to your transport have you taken away?
Pulling your hair out over advertising your medicine?
A healthcare company has been investigated over advertising an over-the-counter hair regrowth medicine which provides a money-back guarantee.