The process for distributing medication constitutes a complex chain involving many people and processes. The implementation of good distribution practices are highly important and valuable, as they allow for a significant reduction of potential risks associated with the distribution of medication.Good practices are divided into ten key activities, which constitute a management system for administrative, human and technical aspects. The certification of good practices for the distribution of medication and active ingredients not only ensures that the distribution services are compliant with the applicable laws, it certifies other key aspects, such as training the people involved, a specific documentation system, validations, risk analysis, safety, traceability, etc.
The certification process establishes three-year cycles with annual follow-ups to guarantee that the organisation keeps its quality system in place in accordance with good practices for distributing medication and active principles.
Benefits obtained:
This certificate is aimed at the sector ofmedication and active principle distributors.
The certification of good distribution practices for medication and active principles can be integrated with the management system ISO 9001.
Once the audit process is over, the organisation obtains:
Good distribution practices
Course: Good distribution practices for medicines and active ingredients (GDP)
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