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Vetpol launches pharmacy manager course for practices
Caroline Johnson,director of Vetpol.
Course will cover sourcing, supply and safe handling of veterinary medicines.

A new online course to help veterinary practices better manage their pharmacy operations has been launched by SQP regulator, Vetpol.

According to a media release, the Vetpol Pharmacy Manager course will enable qualified SQPs 'to take their training to the next level by becoming qualified to manage a veterinary pharmacy within a registered premises'. The course is also suitable for anyone managing a veterinary pharmacy for the first time.

'The accredited course provides eight hours of CPD or 40 Vetpol SQP credits and offers a new opportunity for anyone interested in expanding their career by taking on more responsibility within a veterinary practice,' said the organisation.

According to Vetpol, key topics will include sourcing, supply and safe handling of veterinary medicines and good dispensing practice. Qualified candidates will be able to run a veterinary pharmacy within a practice acting under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

“It’s entirely correct that there is a robust framework around the supply of veterinary medicines, commented Vetpol director, Caroline Johnson. “Safety at work and the potential for abuse of medicines is also something that greatly concerns the profession. 

“The course describes best practice and also looks at the wider implications around supply of regulated medicines. As it is fully accredited it also acts as a proof point that the practice is working hard to ensure that only properly trained and qualified individuals are developing protocols and implementing processes.”

For more information about the course, visit vetpol.uk

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.