What is a prescribing framework?
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
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
"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 –
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
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
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
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…
Types of Pharmacy Audits
There are several types of pharmacy audits: Compliance audits: These audits are conducted to ensure that a pharmacy is following all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to the practice…
Online Prescribing of Psychedelics
Online prescribing of psychedelics is not currently possible in most countries as even though the taboo against the medicines is falling there is a historical concern about administration should be…
Online Pharmacy Issues: Inappropriate, multiple orders, same delivery address, payment details
How do you identify requests for medicines that may be inappropriate, including multiple orders, such as those using the same delivery address or payment details? The best way to best…