Good Distribution Practices (GDP)

The Fundamentals of Good Distribution Practice

Good distribution practices (GDP) are a collection of guidelines that aim to resolve the challenges associated with properly distributing pharmaceutical and medical device products. In this course, learners will explore GDP by following a product from the end of manufacturing until its delivery to the customer. In addition, they will learn what happens in the case of complaints, returned products, and recalls.

CEU Credits: 0.1
Course Code: ELM-234
Duration: 10 mins
Skill Level: Basic
Language: English
Final Exam: Yes
Certification: Yes
Version: 2.1
Effective Date: 04/30/2024

Curriculum for this course

Course Introduction
What is GDP?
Regulatory Framework
Setting the Scene
Receiving Materials
A Tour of the Cold Room
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Transportation Principles
Packing Products for Transport
Third-Party Management and Outsourcing Activities
Maintaining Control
Complaints
Returned Products
Additional Return Criteria
Recalls
Alert! Falsified Product!

Conclusion

Summary

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v2.1 - Course updated on 10/01/2024 to fix spelling error in the quiz
v2.0 - Major redesign on course on 06/05/2024. This course was redesigned to optimize course quality by reorganizing content, updating imagery, scripts and quiz questions, as well as improving interactions to create a more engaging learner experience.
v1.6 - Course updated on 10/05/2023 to fix voiceover issue
v1.5 - Course updated on 08/23/2023 to fix quiz functionality and quiz content
v1.4 - Course updated on 02/01/2023 to rebuild quiz due to functionality issues
v1.3 - Course updated on 01/25/2023 to fix quiz functionality
v1.2 - Course updated on 12/08/2022 to fix quiz functionality
v1.1 - Course updated on 11/23/2022 to remove watermarks in the course
v1.0 - Course released on 11/21/2022

Author

peter.alcocer@veeva.com

Director of eLearning Compliance

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