by Jackie Peck | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog
All manufacturers must appoint a vendor who has a contract in place with the national medicines verification system provider (NMVO) who in turn must have a contract in place with the European FMD Hub (EMVO). Many of the early adopters of these requirements in leading... by Jackie Peck | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog
Pros Convenience, the consultation can take place in your own home at any time of day. No time needs to be taken off work to attend the consultation. Treatment can be obtained quicker if required. The service is cheaper to deliver than a face to face consultation.... by Samantha Stanaway | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Home Office has announced that Pregabalin and Gabapentin will be reclassified from a Prescription Only Medicine (POM) to a Schedule 3 Controlled Drug in April 2019. What does this mean for wholesalers and pharmacies? Well for pharmacies, the storage of these two... by Sandeep Lyall | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Suppliers
The life-saving adrenaline auto-injectors, Epipen, are still unavailable for the public due to manufacturing issues. This is a serious issue that could affect one’s life. Mylan, the manufacturer, had explained the delay was due to ‘interruptions in the production of... by Jackie Peck | Oct 3, 2018 | Brexit
In June BMA representatives voted by a large majority against Brexit, they called for a public vote on any exit deal, yet apart from a few brave souls, many do not voice their opinions. But there is evidence pilling up that Brexit rather than filling the NHS coffers... by Jackie Peck | Oct 1, 2018 | Blog, Brexit, FMD
Pharmacists must be able to carry out the 2 step Authentication processes by February 2019 or they may not be able to trade. If they trade without carrying out the required FMD checks they may face an unlimited fine or a custodial sentence. Standing still is not an... by Jackie Peck | Sep 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
The 50 something? I hate to admit elderly team members may not be able to compete with the knowledge of the younger team members who have vast digital intelligence. However we tend to be the generation with more emotional intelligence and experience led judgement. One... by Brian Lindsay | Sep 14, 2018 | Blog, Bona Fides, Brexit, MHRA
What do you want to do? Provide Information. When do you want to give it to us? Ummmm… OK, you might have been more definite in your final answer. But was it what the MHRA Inspector wanted to hear? Or see in your SOP’s? Particularly with regards to information on... by Jackie Peck | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog, Bona Fides, Pharmacist
Whilst the healthcare agencies criticise the on-line purveyors of medicines with their pharmacist prescribers to avoid CQC registration. The CQC registered pharmacies which employ European prescribers some of whom lack the controls in place to ensure effective and... by John Finey | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Brexit, Training
I am sure plenty has been written and said about what I am sure many will see as an additional burden on wholesalers, this simple post is to help provide clarity about the scope of the regulations. Talking to colleagues and having read the regulations a number of...