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HAMPSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

September 2023

We are pleased to announce that CPG continues to be a member of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce for the eighth consecutive year.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation that helps promote local business through various media channels and also offers business support and advice.

EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR)

July 2023

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a new piece of UK legislation introduced at the beginning of 2023, requiring businesses to change the way they collect and report data on the packaging they handle and to take responsibility for the disposal and recycling of their packaging at the end of its life cycle.

We are still in the process of assessing the impact that this regulation will have and the cost implications on the packaging we use on behalf of our customers.

Any levies associated with this regulation will be backdated to January 2023 and will be based on the packaging usage recorded throughout 2023.

CPG is committed to complying with this new regulation and doing our part to reduce waste and promote sustainability and we will provide updates to all our customers in due course.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your Customer Service Team.

SEND ORDER DIRECTLY TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

May 2023

Did you know that both Pharmisa and Medisa can help provide alternative ways to reach healthcare professionals with information and resources?

In Pharmisa, representatives can be set up to send orders directly to healthcare professionals. Additional details can be printed on the delivery note to include any specific information which needs to accompany the order.

Alternatively, healthcare professionals can be directed to Medisa.com to place orders for themselves. Medisa reporting includes workplace address details to ensure you retain full visibility of which healthcare facilities request your information.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

ABPI Training

March 2023

Our annual ABPI training took place on 21st February.

Provided by Compliance Hub, the training enables us to keep up to date with the changes in the ABPI Code of Practice to ensure both our Pharmisa and Medisa services remain compliant. The training not only provides our teams with an understanding of the code of practice and how it affects our business, but also an understanding of how it impacts our customers.

Our membership to Compliance Hub’s Agency Recognition and Training Scheme continues to demonstrate our focus on compliance and commitment to complying with the codes of practice that affect our customers.

Expertise in pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing

January 2023

Over the past three decades we have worked with numerous pharmaceutical, healthcare, animal health and nutrition clients enabling us to develop extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas.

We always seek to fully understand our client’s needs, the regulatory controls and often challenges they face when marketing pharmaceutical and healthcare products.

Systems are fundamental to our operation, driving business efficiency and customer experience which have been designed in line with the pharmaceutical industry requirements.

Compliance and the adherence to specific industry codes of practice is key to the services we provide and our accreditations support this: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, MHRA Wholesale Distribution Authorisation, MHRA Manufacturer’s Licence, Compliance Hub ARTS Member and annual ABPI training.

We believe that our focus on compliance and understanding of the healthcare environment is an essential element in making Pharmisa and Medisa an effective and trusted partner.

For more information please contact us on 01329 245 600.

Medisa continues to receive positive feedback

November 2022

HCPs and patients look to a variety of different sources to find the information they need and it’s so important that our site provides it in an easy and convenient way.

With over 56,000 registered users, Medisa.com is continuing to grow and is regarded as a trusted source for healthcare information and resources.

After placing an order on Medisa.com users have the option to complete a short survey. The results help us to ensure we are providing an excellent level of service and also to identify any areas which can be improved.

We are delighted with the recent feedback on different elements of our service. 88% of respondents felt that Medisa.com was easy to use. 98% provided positive feedback on how their order was packed, with 94% impressed with the speed in which they received their order.

With the growing use of Medisa.com by HCPs and patients, if you have any products or materials that you would like added to Medisa.com, please contact us on 01329 245 600.

Medisa.com – An alternative channel to provide information and resources to HCPs and patients

October 2022

Medisa.com is a cost-effective channel to distribute existing marketing materials to healthcare professionals and/or patients within the UK. The ordering site offers an easy, compliant way for pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to provide physical and digital assets at the point of interest.

With over 55,000 registered users, Medisa is a trusted site through which HCPs and patients can order information when they need it. All orders are delivered free of charge, usually within 3 working days.

Get in touch today and we can discuss how to integrate the channel into your current activity and migrate customers over to ordering online. For more information please contact laura.d’souza@cpg-logistics.com or contact the Medisa team on 01329 245 600.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

September 2022

We are pleased to announce that CPG continues to be a member of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce for the seventh consecutive year.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation that helps promote local business through various media channels and also offers business support and advice.

CPG COMMITS TO PLANTING TREES VIA TREEAPP

July 2022

We are delighted to announce that we have joined Treeapp committing to planting 30 trees a month. The Treeapp is the largest platform for eco-conscious brands demonstrating our commitment to sustainability.

By planting trees with Treeapp, we are having a direct environmental and social impact around the globe. While Treeapp plants in regions that are in desperate need of more trees such as Brazil or Indonesia, they also focus on planting activities in some of the poorest regions around the world to benefit indigenous farmers and local communities with revenues from tree planting.

Treeapp also supports the United Nations SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) with their planting activities such as aiming to empower women on many of their sites and in Ethiopia all their tree planters are women.

We are looking forward to working with Treeapp and we will keep you updated on our collaboration.

OUR FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY

July 2022

We strive to reduce our carbon footprint and we continually review our impact on the environment as a company overall. The packaging we use is designed to have the least impact to the environment whilst continuing to protect the materials we store and ship.

Key packaging types are:

  • Carton boxes. Made from a minimum 70% recycled material and are 100% recyclable and compostable
  • Air bags. The material used within bubble bags is LDPE Polythene and is made from 50% recycled material. The bubbles are 100% recyclable
  • Jiffy padded bag. Made from paper and the inner is made from 100% recycled paper fibre, with the outer being made from virgin kraft paper. The jiffy bags are 100% recyclable and are compostable

For more information on waste reduction initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Call medisa services: 01329 245783

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