What happens in the result of a negative response to a pack scan?

Guidance has been issued about how to manage alerts on the Community Pharmacy FMDsource website and on the NHS Digital FMD site.     

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Is aggregation permitted, in particular for use of downstream wholesalers?

The Delegated Regulation allows for aggregation but does not stipulate the need for pack aggregation. The EMVS / NMVS system does not support aggregation.

Is aggregation data available in the NMVS/EMVS?

Aggregation data is not available in the NMVS/EMVS. Off-system solutions may be available dependent on the particular supply chain system. Further guidance is expected from the UK NCAs (DHSC/MHRA) who can be contacted at fmd. safetyfeatures@mhra. gov. uk.

Is there any order that the text has to appear in the 2D Matrix or as ‘human readable’ on the pack?

The UKNI MVS does not require the text to appear in any particular order in the 2D matrix or on the pack.

What are the UKNI pack labelling requirements?

The Northern Ireland pack labelling requirements are: – Product code in GTIN format – Batch Number – Expiry Date – Unique serialisation number – 2D matrix.

What is the difference between decommissioning and verification?

Verification is a process that can take place at any time during movement of the medicine through the supply chain.

Will the existing endpoints be available following the release of new endpoints?

Yes the existing endpoints will be available for a period, but you should develop your software at the earliest opportunity to the new version.