Dave Rushton
Founder
of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited.
Dave Rushton is Founder of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited, a Good Distribution Practice Consultancy.
GN14 Explained: What Pharma Wholesale Distributors Need To Know
Unlicensed Medicines: Key Guidance Note 14 (GN14) requirements for wholesale distributors When a pharmaceutical wholesaler becomes involved in the sale and supply of unlicensed medicines, often referred to as “Specials”, the scope of their Wholesale Distributors...
What is classed as a Medicine in the UK? (2025 Edition)
What is classed as a medicine in the United Kingdom: A Practical Regulatory Guide for Pharmaceutical Wholesalers & Distributors Understanding this is fundamental for any organisation involved in the wholesale distribution, storage, or supply of medicinal products....
Do Pharmacies Need a WDA? (2026)
What Pharmacies Need to Know Now About WDA(H): A Full Guide for 2026 Supply chains in pharmacies have tightened significantly since the days of the “5% rule.” If you’re a pharmacy owner, superintendent pharmacist, or part of a hospital or community pharmacy, it’s...
Application for a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation in 2026
The team at Paradigm Shift are often asked what the Wholesale Distribution Authorisation application process is. Whilst we have written about this subject in the past (Wholesale Dealers’ Application and Wholesale Distribution Authorisation Explained), we...