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Online training for veterinary Wholesale Qualified Persons (WQPs)

Details of an online training course for veterinary Wholesale Qualified Persons (WQPs).

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The VMD is planning to run an online training course in February 2022 for veterinary Wholesale Qualified Persons (WQPs).

The online training is split into 2 parts, and will run as follows:

  • Part 1: Tuesday 8 February from 9.30-13.00
  • Part 2: Wednesday 9 February from 9.30-13.00

This course is suited to persons who are seeking to become a WQP, existing WQPs wishing to refresh their understanding and for businesses looking to become wholesale dealers of veterinary medicines.

It will cover topics such as:

  • the Veterinary Medicines Regulations and Good Distribution Practice guidelines
  • quality management systems
  • establishment of temperature monitoring systems
  • record keeping requirements, including product traceability
  • effective self-inspections and dealing with non-conformances
  • training of staff
  • validation of suppliers and customers
  • handling product recalls

The cost of the training is £395. To purchase a place on the course, please complete the booking form.

For further information please contact the VMD Training Team at: training@vmd.gov.uk

Published 29 November 2021