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... by Dean Tinklin | Aug 17, 2018 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Good Distribution Practice - GDP, RP, Training
Despite the MHRA’s guidance note 6 there is a lack of a clearly defined and standardised route into becoming a trained, experienced, and effective Responsible Person (RP), and consequently the MHRA are now placing a greater emphasis on the suitability of a licence... by Brian Lindsay | Aug 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
For the last 3 years, when delivering GDP Training, and when it comes to the subject of Transportation – and the related GDP requirements – there has always been stock comments and specific observations. These will be centred around the (understandably)... by Jackie Peck | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog, Bona Fides, Brexit, WDA(H)
The EMA( European Medicines Agency) set up a task force to prepare for the possible eventualities of the UK referendum. They had several areas of concern the main one being the potential disruption to the supply chain of medicines and the impact in public health. The... by Samantha Stanaway | Jun 25, 2018 | Good Distribution Practice - GDP, MHRA, Regulation, Transportation
The last mile is hard enough to deliver GDP within Europe, but is impossible in countries such as Africa, especially land locked countries in the rainy season. There is a plethora of issues. Weather conditions – seasons can be extreme, temperatures between day and... by Jackie Peck | Jun 19, 2018 | Brexit, GDP/RP, MHRA, WDA(H)
How well do you know them? Ten Questions which you need to ask yourself about your QP (Qualified Person) Are they involved enough in the changes and decisions made in your organisation ? Do they report to the decision makers ? Can they easily communicate with the... by Samantha Stanaway | Jun 18, 2018 | Blog, Bona Fides, Community Pharmacy, GPhC
The GPhC has launched on a consultation on proposals to develop its processes and procedures relating to the regulation of registered Pharmacies. Perhaps the most notable difference to Pharmacy owners is the stated intention to publish their inspection reports for the... by Jackie Peck | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is paving the way for cannabis shops to open in Canada to sell limited amounts to adults over the age of 18. The government would set up marketing and public relation campaigns to try to discourage higher consumption. The...