South East Thames RTC kept a quarter of product received from BPL for emergencies, and the remaining product was distributed to haemophilia centres in the area in proportion to the number of people with bleeding disorders treated at the centres. Read more about South East Thames RTC kept a quarter of product received from BPL for emergencies, and the remaining product was distributed to haemophilia centres in the area in proportion to the number of people with bleeding disorders treated at the centres.
The first external inspection of the RTC in Belfast was a visit by the Protein Fractionation Centre. Read more about The first external inspection of the RTC in Belfast was a visit by the Protein Fractionation Centre.
Scottish RTCs subjected themselves to formal inspections from the Medicines Inspectors to obtain manufacturing licences. Inspections started in January 1980 and all centres had been inspected by March 1982. Read more about Scottish RTCs subjected themselves to formal inspections from the Medicines Inspectors to obtain manufacturing licences. Inspections started in January 1980 and all centres had been inspected by March 1982.
A report prepared by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service stated that RTCs were initially not thought to be entitled to Crown Immunity when the Medicines Act came into force. Read more about A report prepared by the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service stated that RTCs were initially not thought to be entitled to Crown Immunity when the Medicines Act came into force.
The Medicines Inspectorate report on the RTC in Edinburgh described the facilities for the processing and handling of blood as grossly deficient. Read more about The Medicines Inspectorate report on the RTC in Edinburgh described the facilities for the processing and handling of blood as grossly deficient.
In the SNBTS Annual Report 1992-1993 it was stated that a new Aberdeen RTC was not due to open until 1993. Read more about In the SNBTS Annual Report 1992-1993 it was stated that a new Aberdeen RTC was not due to open until 1993.
Following a visit to the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Blood Service RTC a report recommended that a new purpose-built centre should be built by 1987. Read more about Following a visit to the Aberdeen and North East Scotland Blood Service RTC a report recommended that a new purpose-built centre should be built by 1987.
Dr Moir and Dr Fletcher stated that the area available for blood processing at Aberdeen was woefully inadequate in terms of space and amounted to one small L-shaped room without a clean air supply. Read more about Dr Moir and Dr Fletcher stated that the area available for blood processing at Aberdeen was woefully inadequate in terms of space and amounted to one small L-shaped room without a clean air supply.
Dr Moir stated that he was concerned about the cramped facilities at the Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Blood Transfusion Centre. He said it was recognised as inadequate and unlikely that the centre would meet the recommendations for good manufacturing practice guidelines, which were due to be introduced later in 1977. Read more about Dr Moir stated that he was concerned about the cramped facilities at the Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Blood Transfusion Centre. He said it was recognised as inadequate and unlikely that the centre would meet the recommendations for good manufacturing practice guidelines, which were due to be introduced later in 1977.
The accommodation at the Aberdeen RTC was recognised as inadequate and there were discussions with the North Eastern Regional Hospital Board and the Scottish Home and Health Department with a view to obtaining additional accommodation. Read more about The accommodation at the Aberdeen RTC was recognised as inadequate and there were discussions with the North Eastern Regional Hospital Board and the Scottish Home and Health Department with a view to obtaining additional accommodation.