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Pack Size of OTC Ephedrine to be Regulated
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Size restrictions (April 08) on OTC ephedrine and pseudoephedrine to come into force See Pharm J 5/12 December 2007 p10 link
Posted in Pharmacy News |
Clarke Inquiry on Pharmacy Published
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Publication (April 08) of report of the Independent Inquiry into a Professional Body for Pharmacy – the Clarke Inquiry link
Posted in Pharmacy News |
White Paper: Pharmacy in England
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
White Paper “Pharmacy in England” proposes (April 08) legislation to:
Extend the POM emergency supply provisions to enable a 28 day supply
Allow dispensing GP practices to sell OTC medicines to their patients
Implement regulations to replace personal control with concept of Responsible Pharmacist
The White Paper also proposes to consult on:
A broad programme of changes to the NHS community pharmacy contract and
The content of regulations to modify the requirement for pharmacist supervision of non-GSL medicines
White paper link Pharm J article link PSNC briefing link
Posted in Pharmacy News |
Regulations Require FTP Declarations for Pharmacy Directors
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Implementation (April 08) of regulations to require applications for contracts to include financial information and declarations of fitness to practise of directors and superintendents; tightening specifications for practice leaflets and extension of prohibition of incentives to electronic prescriptions SI 2008 No 683
Posted in Law News, Pharmacy News |
Supply of Medicines in a Flu Pandemic
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Responses (May 08) to the November 2007 consultation on measures to cope with a flu pandemic include RPSGB consultation on amendments to Standards and Guidance on sale and supply of medicines concerning issue of date-expired and patient returned medicines. Closing date 20th June 2008
Posted in Law News, Pharmacy News |
Regulations Allow Supply by Optometrists
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Implementation (June 08) of Medicines (Sale or Supply) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008 SI No 1162 Consequential amendments from earlier order
Posted in Law News |
Regulations Add Optometrists to Independent Prescribers
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Implementation (June 08) of Medicines for Human Use (Prescribing) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2008 SI No 1161 Adds optometrists to list of independent prescribers (not CDs)
Posted in Law News |
Consultation on Medicines Supply in Armed Forces
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Consultation (July 08): (MLX 348) amendments to allow supply and administration of medicines by members of the armed forces. No restriction on what medicines but must be in emergencies or where no medical or other health professional support is available and for treatment of sick or injured persons. Surgeon General policies and procedures will apply. Closes 24th Sep 2008
Posted in Consultation, Pharmacy News |
Consultation on Advanced Therapy Medicines in Hospitals
Thursday, December 25th, 2008
Consultation (July 08): (MLX353) proposals for an exemption scheme for hospitals to prepare and use advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) in accordance with conditions such as compliance with GMP, traceability, labelling, advertising and patient information. Also links to proposals for change in the advertising of all “Specials”. Closes 15th October 2008
Posted in Consultation, Pharmacy News |