Good Distribution
Practice Awareness

Course Description

This course is designed to provide professionals in the pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chain with a thorough understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and its role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient distribution of medicinal products for human use.

Through a combination of expert-led instruction and interactive workshops, participants will explore the principles of Pharmaceutical Logistics and key components of a compliant supply chain, including temperature-controlled packaging, risk assessments, and auditing procedures.

The course not only highlights the global regulatory landscape but also equips attendees with the practical tools and knowledge required to implement GDP effectively within their organisations. Ideal for logistics professionals, quality assurance personnel, and anyone involved in the handling, storage, or transport of healthcare products, this training supports career development while promoting high standards of quality and safety across the industry.

Key Topics Covered

• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Logistics
• Good Distribution Practice (GDP) & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Breakdown of GDP Chapters and Guidelines
• Temperature-Controlled Packaging Solutions
• Supply Chain Security and Risk Mitigation
• Conducting Risk Assessments
• Audit Processes and Compliance Checks

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Apply a quality management approach across all areas of medicinal product distribution.
• Understand the key challenges faced by the logistics industry in relation to GDP compliance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare products, particularly those that are temperature and time-sensitive.
• Design and maintain a compliant supply chain through the effective use of  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Identify major regulatory bodies and understand global GDP guidelines for the distribution of medicinal products.

Interactive Workshops Included

The course features practical workshops to reinforce learning, encouraging participants to explore how GDP principles relate to their specific job roles and operational processes. These sessions provide hands-on experience and empower attendees to confidently implement GDP standards in real-world settings.