Introduction:
This on-line GDP training course is designed to provide people new to the pharmaceutical industry on the main requirements of GDP. It can also be used as part of on-going refresher training for people with experience of working to GDP.

The Chapter featured in this Taster course is a short version of Chapter 2

Content:

The full course has four chapters. These are below:

Chapter 1 An introduction to the pharmaceutical industry This chapter provides an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and the need to regulate medicine manufacture and supply.

Chapter 2 An introduction to Good Distribution Practice This chapter introduces the concept of Wholesale Dealer Authorisations and the need for Good Distribution Practice.

Chapter 3 The Good Distribution Practice guidelines The main contents and requirements of the 10 chapters of GDP are explained and why these are important.

Chapter 4 Working to GDP The key elements of GDP are covered, with a special focus on what GDP means for the individual working for an organisation involved in the storage, transport and/or brokering of medical products.

Duration: The duration of each chapter ranges from 10 – 20 minutes. Most delegates should be able to complete the whole course in around about an hour.