Wholesaling

Question 1

What 3 things are required for anyone trading medicines (other than to a patient)?

Answer 1

1. Hold a wholesale license (WDA)
2. Comply with Good Distribution Practice standards and inspections
3. Have a suitable and experienced Responsible Person named on license

Question 2

Is a WDA required for for pharmacies supplying stock to another pharmacy within the same legal entity?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

A pharmacy or hospital do not need a WDA when supplying small quantities of medication to HCPs for treatment or supply to their patients, providing which conditions are met?

Answer 3

1. The quantity of medicines are small
2. The transaction takes place on an occasional basis
3. Supply is on a not-for profit basis
4. Not for onward wholesale distribution

Question 4

What additional license is required (in addition to a WDA) to wholesale Controlled Drugs? And what schedules does this apply to?

Answer 4

Schedule 2 - 5

Home Office CD License

Question 5

Name some Unlikely Persons who can be Supplied with Medicinal Products

Answer 5

o Owner or Master of a Ship
o First Aid Organisations and First Aiders
o National Lifeboat Institution
o Occupational Health Schemes
o Orthoptists