Dave Rushton
Founder
of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited.
Dave Rushton is Founder of Paradigm Shift Consulting Limited, a Good Distribution Practice Consultancy.
Blog
Take a look through our free blogs that cover a number of different areas of Good Distribution Practice (GDP). Each blog addresses primary topics including training, inspections and procedures. If you need any more information or any assistance/training don’t hesitate to contact us by email or phone.
What are GDP Guidelines for Medicinal products?
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines for medicinal products are a set of rules and recommendations that aim to ensure the quality and integrity of medicinal products throughout the distribution chain. These guidelines cover all activities related to the procurement, holding, supply, or...
Self-inspections (First-Party Audits)
These guidelines aim to ensure that the quality and integrity of medicines are maintained throughout the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the end user. Conducting regular self-inspections and first-party audits of your own operations and processes, are important tools for GDP compliance and continuous improvement.
How to be a Broker in Good Distribution Practice
Brokers are intermediaries who arrange transactions between buyers and sellers of medicinal products, but do not take physical possession of the products or own them at any point. They can operate within the UK, within the EU, or between the UK and third countries, depending on the type of products and the market conditions.
What is a WDA (H) (Wholesale Distribution Authorisation)?
The purpose of the requirement to hold a WDA (H) is to ensure that the regulations and guidelines relating to the procurement, supply, holding and export of medicinal products are upheld, and that the quality and integrity of the medicines are maintained throughout the supply chain, from the manufacturer to the end user.
Why Good Distribution Practices Matter for Pharmaceutical Products
Good Distribution Practice means that from the manufacturer to the wholesaler, from the wholesaler to the retailer, and from the retailer to the patient, every step of the distribution process must ensure that the medicines are handled, stored, and transported under suitable conditions, as required by the marketing authorisation or product specification.
Warehouse Cleaning and Personnel
Warehouse Cleaning is a necessary and primary function for keeping licensed pharmaceutical premises in compliance with Good Distribution Practice. Keeping licensed premises clean and hygienic to a standard that meets GDP compliance, is relentless and unforgiving. It is not an operation that should be engaged lightly. The quality of the product and patient safety are paramount.
What is a Contract Responsible Person – What do they do?
Would a Contract Responsible Person service be useful for you? We can assist.
GDP for RPs and Management Webinar
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Non-Conformances & Deviation Management
Never ignore non-conformances and deviations! Read more on this topic here.
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