This updated guidance, first published in February 2011, is produced
by organisations representing the supply chain, regulators, and the
government. Key points include: an expectation that pharmacies should
receive medicines within 24 hours; the importance of regular
communication between manufacturers and wholesalers; manufacturers are
expected to be sensitive to the workload implications for dispensers;
and the need for all in the supply chain to have contingency
arrangements in place to source supply when there are difficulties.
