About the course

This course is a complete training solution for all individuals that need to acquire Good Distribution Practice knowledge. It is consistent with the legislation in EU and is suitable for everyone who needs to be up to date with the international GDP guidelines. This course has been designed to develop the participant’s understanding of the regulatory realm surrounding the pharmaceutical industry and more specifically the activities related to the distribution of medicinal products. The course will also cover the various requirements of the laws and regulations as well as their interpretation with respect to the activities associated with distribution and transportation practices. This course has been developed to break down the complex legislation and GDP requirements into an easily understood format and to be delivered in a down-to-earth way in a relaxed environment.

Course Outlines

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for you if you are involved with one of the following roles: brokers, pharmaceutical wholesalers & distributors, logistics, transport & delivery companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical suppliers, warehousing and any company who requires a Wholesale Authorisation Licence.

If you are involved in any aspect of distribution of pharmaceutical products, then this Good Distribution Practice (GDP) course is for you. This GDP Training course includes areas of distribution, warehousing, quality assurance, regulation and compliance. Regulations in Europe state that all participants of all aspects of medicinal distribution must comply with the principles and guidelines of GDP. The course informs participants how a high level of GDP quality is maintained throughout the distribution network, so that authorised medicines are distributed throughout the supply chain without any alteration to their properties.

This course is ideal for those who:

work within the pharmaceutical sector,
provide services to pharma companies,
handle medicinal products along any part of the supply chain,
would like to consolidate their confidence portrayed to its customers,

This course is also ideal for Companies that:

intend to expand their business to cover such services
intend to develop their business further within the pharma sector
require to provide GDP refresher courses in compliance with EU regulations

The training course is designed for participants that perform any aspect of such activities from administration, management and customer service to un/loading, driving / transportation and warehousing.

Course Objectives

The course intends to deliver a good insight into the requirements that arise from the legal and regulatory framework surrounding the pharma industry. It will help the participant understand what brought about the need to have such requirements, what the requirements are and what is being expected in practice.

This training course is also intended to cover the GDP refresher training that companies are required to provide to their employees within this sector at regular intervals.

Course Content

Topics covered in this course include:

A historical background to the origins of these requirements,
What logistics have to do with such requirements,
The legal framework behind the requirements,
How different elements in the distribution chain may affect the product,
What the requirements are,
What is really expected

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Participants will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what lies behind the requirements they are being asked to comply with.

It provides an outlook for companies that consider expanding their portfolio to include the pharmaceutical sector.

It supports companies in fulfilling their legal requirement to provide periodic GDP refresher training for their employees by an established professional within the sector.

Course Details

DURATION

4 Hours

DAY(S)

TBA - dependent on minimum number of delegates attending

TIME

09.00 till 13.30

STARTS

TBA

ENDS

TBA

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Delegate Manual
Course Handouts and Materials
Certificate of Attendance

The fee includes all course notes, study materials, and certificate of attendance.

Course fees are payable on registration by internet banking or cheque. Bookings are accepted a first-come first-served basis. Places are limited for quality assurance purposes, according to the requirements of each course. Course requires a minimum of 6 delegates to move forward. To register or request information, send an email to training@tfork.com or call 99377934. Or you may prefer to register online.

IN-HOUSE COURSES

Offering better value for money, they can be designed to closely match your specific requirements.

Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

€295.00

This course is a complete training solution for all individuals that need to acquire Good Distribution Practice knowledge. It is consistent with the legislation in EU and is suitable for everyone who needs to be up-to-date with the international GDP guidelines. This course has been designed to develop the participant’s understanding of the regulatory realm surrounding the pharmaceutical industry and, more specifically, the activities related to the distribution of medicinal products. The course will also cover the various requirements of the laws and regulations as well as their interpretation with respect to the activities associated with distribution and transportation practices. This course has been developed to break down the complex legislation and GDP requirements into an easily understood format and to be delivered in a down-to-earth way in a relaxed environment.

Course fee: €250 (Excl. VAT) per person

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