Blog – Page 3 – Online Prescribing

Online age verification for online pharmacies

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling Pharmacy, Online PrescribingNo Comments

There are a few different ways that online pharmacies can perform age verification for their customers: Use a third-party age verification service: There are companies that specialize in age verification…

Ketamine Depression Treatment in the UK

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychedelics1 Comment

In the United Kingdom, ketamine is a licensed medication that is sometimes used in the treatment of depression. It is typically used as a "second line" treatment, meaning that it…

You won’t believe what this pharmacy was caught doing during a GPhC inspection!

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling Pharmacy, NHS Pharmacy Commissioning, NHS Pharmacy License, Pharmacy AuditNo Comments

As we consult with a wide range of online prescribing pharmacies and traditional doctor organisations we have seen some of the best examples of practice but also some of the…

What is a prescribing framework?

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Online PrescribingNo Comments

A prescribing framework is a set of guidelines or rules that outline the conditions under which healthcare professionals can prescribe medications to patients. The purpose of a prescribing framework is…

Online Prescribing Audit

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Online Prescribing, Pharmacy AuditNo Comments

An online prescribing audit is a review of the processes and systems that are used to prescribe medications online. It may be conducted by a healthcare organization, regulatory body, or…

Regulation 25(2)(b)(ii) & Distance Selling Pharmacy – safe essential services

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling PharmacyNo Comments

"Regulation 25(2)(b)(ii) requires NHSE to be satisfied that the pharmacy procedures for the pharmacy premises are likely to secure the safe and effective provision of essential services." This regulation quoted…

Regulation 25(2)(b)(i) & Distance Selling Pharmacy –

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling Pharmacy, NHS Pharmacy LicenseNo Comments

This regulation is often quoted in PSCE / NHS rejections of distance selling pharmacies: "the uninterrupted provision of essential services, during the opening hours of the premises, to persons anywhere…

Clinical Governance Framework

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling Pharmacy, Pharmacy AuditNo Comments

Clinical governance is a system of accountability that is designed to ensure that high-quality healthcare services are provided to patients. It involves establishing policies, procedures, and standards for the delivery…

Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Distance Selling Pharmacy, NHS Pharmacy License, Paperless PharmacyNo Comments

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are detailed instructions that outline the steps that should be taken in order to perform a specific task or activity. In a pharmacy setting, SOPs may…

Pharmaceutical Cybersecurity

By Mike Bereza January 4, 2023CybersecurityNo Comments

Pharmaceutical cybersecurity is an increasingly important issue as more and more pharmaceutical companies rely on digital technology to manage their operations. With the increasing amount of personal and sensitive data…