1. GMP AND cGMP CONSIDERATIONSGMP AND cGMP CONSIDERATIONS
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What is GMP ?What is GMP ?
GMP is that part of Quality assuranceGMP is that part of Quality assurance
which ensures that the products arewhich ensures that the products are
consistently manufactured and controlledconsistently manufactured and controlled
to the Quality standards appropriate toto the Quality standards appropriate to
their intended usetheir intended use
"GMP""GMP" - A set of principles and procedures- A set of principles and procedures
which, when followed by manufacturerswhich, when followed by manufacturers
for therapeutic goods, helps ensure thatfor therapeutic goods, helps ensure that
the products manufactured will have thethe products manufactured will have the
required quality.required quality.
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What is cGMP ?What is cGMP ?
Usually see “cGMP” – where c =Usually see “cGMP” – where c =
current, to emphasize that thecurrent, to emphasize that the
expectations are dynamicexpectations are dynamic
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Quality DefinitionQuality Definition
Quality of a medicinal product isQuality of a medicinal product is
measured by it’s fitness for purpose .measured by it’s fitness for purpose .
Safety and efficacy are not separableSafety and efficacy are not separable
from Quality but part of itfrom Quality but part of it
Quality Safety Efficacy XQuality Safety Efficacy X
QualityQuality
Safety EfficacySafety Efficacy
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Good Manufacturing PracticesGood Manufacturing Practices
A basic tenet of GMP is that quality cannotA basic tenet of GMP is that quality cannot
be tested into a batch of product but mustbe tested into a batch of product but must
be built into each batch of product duringbe built into each batch of product during
all stages of the manufacturing process.all stages of the manufacturing process.
It is designed to minimize the risksIt is designed to minimize the risks
involved in any pharmaceutical productioninvolved in any pharmaceutical production
that cannot be eliminated through testingthat cannot be eliminated through testing
the final product.the final product.
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Some of the main risks areSome of the main risks are
– unexpected contamination of products, causingunexpected contamination of products, causing
damage to health or even death.damage to health or even death.
– incorrect labels on containers, which couldincorrect labels on containers, which could
mean that patients receive the wrongmean that patients receive the wrong
medicine.medicine.
– insufficient or too much active ingredient,insufficient or too much active ingredient,
resulting in ineffective treatment or adverseresulting in ineffective treatment or adverse
effects.effects.
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Why GMP is importantWhy GMP is important
– A poor quality medicine may containA poor quality medicine may contain
toxic substances that have beentoxic substances that have been
unintentionally added.unintentionally added.
– A medicine that contains little or none ofA medicine that contains little or none of
the claimed ingredient will not have thethe claimed ingredient will not have the
intended therapeutic effect.intended therapeutic effect.
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GMP helps boost pharmaceuticalGMP helps boost pharmaceutical
export opportunitiesexport opportunities
Most countries will only accept importMost countries will only accept import
and sale of medicines that have beenand sale of medicines that have been
manufactured to internationallymanufactured to internationally
recognized GMP.recognized GMP.
Governments seeking to promote theirGovernments seeking to promote their
countries export of pharmaceuticalscountries export of pharmaceuticals
can do so by making GMP mandatorycan do so by making GMP mandatory
for all pharmaceutical production andfor all pharmaceutical production and
by training their inspectors in GMPby training their inspectors in GMP
requirements.requirements.
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GMP Covers…GMP Covers…
ALLALL aspects of production; from the startingaspects of production; from the starting
materials, premises and equipment to thematerials, premises and equipment to the
training and personal hygiene of staff.training and personal hygiene of staff.
Detailed, written procedures are essential forDetailed, written procedures are essential for
each process that could affect the quality of theeach process that could affect the quality of the
finished product.finished product.
There must be systems to provide documentedThere must be systems to provide documented
proof that correct procedures are consistentlyproof that correct procedures are consistently
followed at each step in the manufacturingfollowed at each step in the manufacturing
process - every time a product is made.process - every time a product is made.
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GMPGMP
The Quality of a formulation or aThe Quality of a formulation or a
bulk drug depends on the Quality ofbulk drug depends on the Quality of
thosethose
producing itproducing it
GMP is the magic key that opens theGMP is the magic key that opens the
door of the Qualitydoor of the Quality
In matter of GMP, swim with theIn matter of GMP, swim with the
current and in matter of Qualitycurrent and in matter of Quality
stand like a rock!stand like a rock!
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QA, GMP & QC inter-relationship
It is the sum total of the
organized arrangements
with the objective of
ensuring that products
will be of the quality
required for their
intended use
QA
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QA, GMP & QC inter-relationship
Is that part of Quality
Assurance aimed at
ensuring that products
are consistently
manufactured to a
quality appropriate to
their intended use
GMP
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QA, GMP & QC inter-relationship
Is that part of GMP concerned
with sampling, specification
& testing, documentation &
release procedures which
ensure that the necessary &
relevant tests are performed
& the product is released for
use only after ascertaining
it’s quality
QC
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QC and QAQC and QA
QC is that part of GMPQC is that part of GMP
which is concerned withwhich is concerned with
sampling,sampling,
specifications, testingspecifications, testing
and with in theand with in the
organization,organization,
documentation,anddocumentation,and
release proceduresrelease procedures
which ensure that thewhich ensure that the
necessary and relevantnecessary and relevant
tests are carried outtests are carried out
QA is the sum totalQA is the sum total
of organizedof organized
arrangementsarrangements
made with themade with the
object of ensuringobject of ensuring
that product will bethat product will be
of the Qualityof the Quality
required by theirrequired by their
intended use.intended use.
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QC and QAQC and QA
OperationalOperational
laboratorylaboratory
techniques andtechniques and
activities used toactivities used to
fulfill thefulfill the
requirement ofrequirement of
QualityQuality
All those plannedAll those planned
or systematicor systematic
actions necessaryactions necessary
to provideto provide
adequateadequate
confidence that aconfidence that a
product will satisfyproduct will satisfy
the requirementsthe requirements
for qualityfor quality
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QC and QAQC and QA
QC is lab basedQC is lab based QA is companyQA is company
basedbased
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GMP guidelinesGMP guidelines
GMP as per Schedule “M”GMP as per Schedule “M”
www.cdsco.nic.inwww.cdsco.nic.in
GMP as per WHOGMP as per WHO
www.who.intwww.who.int
GMP as per MCA now known as MHRAGMP as per MCA now known as MHRA
www.mca.gov.ukwww.mca.gov.uk
GMP as per TGAGMP as per TGA
www.tga.gov.auwww.tga.gov.au
GMP as per US FDAGMP as per US FDA
www.fda.govwww.fda.gov
GMP as per ICH guidelinesGMP as per ICH guidelines
www.ich.orgwww.ich.org
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GMPGMP
GMP in solid dosage formsGMP in solid dosage forms
GMP in semisolid dosage formsGMP in semisolid dosage forms
GMP in Liquid oralsGMP in Liquid orals
GMP in Parenterals ProductionGMP in Parenterals Production
GMP in Ayurvedic medicinesGMP in Ayurvedic medicines
GMP in Bio technological productsGMP in Bio technological products
GMP in Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticalsGMP in Nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals
GMP in Homeopathic medicinesGMP in Homeopathic medicines
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GMPGMP
Good Manufacturing PracticeGood Manufacturing Practice
Good Management PracticeGood Management Practice
Get More ProfitGet More Profit
Give more ProductionGive more Production
GMP Training with out tearsGMP Training with out tears
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GMPGMP
All past GMPs are history….It isAll past GMPs are history….It is
looking like in rear view mirror andlooking like in rear view mirror and
drivingdriving
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Ten Principles of GMPTen Principles of GMP
1.1. Design and construct the facilities andDesign and construct the facilities and
equipments properlyequipments properly
2.2. Follow written procedures and InstructionsFollow written procedures and Instructions
3.3. Document workDocument work
4.4. Validate workValidate work
5.5. Monitor facilities and equipmentMonitor facilities and equipment
6.6. Write step by step operating procedures andWrite step by step operating procedures and
work on instructionswork on instructions
7.7. Design ,develop and demonstrate jobDesign ,develop and demonstrate job
competencecompetence
8.8. Protect against contaminationProtect against contamination
9.9. Control components and product relatedControl components and product related
processesprocesses
10.10. Conduct planned and periodic auditsConduct planned and periodic audits
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Beyond GMPBeyond GMP
Reduce pollution -Reduce pollution - Zero dischargeZero discharge
Adaptation of environment friendlyAdaptation of environment friendly
methodsmethods
Consideration for better andConsideration for better and
healthier life tomorrowhealthier life tomorrow
Consideration of ethics in lifeConsideration of ethics in life
One should begin with end in mindOne should begin with end in mind
otherwise it will be the beginning ofotherwise it will be the beginning of
the endthe end
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Cost of effective GMPCost of effective GMP
In fact Cost benefits – positive costIn fact Cost benefits – positive cost
benefits of GMP/QAbenefits of GMP/QA
Good plant lay out, Smooth work flows,Good plant lay out, Smooth work flows,
Efficient documentation systems, wellEfficient documentation systems, well
controlled process, good stores lay outscontrolled process, good stores lay outs
and stores records- These are Goodand stores records- These are Good
manufacturing practicesmanufacturing practices
Reduction in work in process andReduction in work in process and
inventory holding costsinventory holding costs
Avoidance of cost of Quality failure ( costAvoidance of cost of Quality failure ( cost
of waste, of rework, of recall, of consumerof waste, of rework, of recall, of consumer
compensation and of loss of companycompensation and of loss of company
reputation)reputation)
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List of important documents in GMPList of important documents in GMP
PoliciesPolicies
SOPSOP
SpecificationsSpecifications
MFR (Master Formula Record)MFR (Master Formula Record)
BMRBMR
ManualsManuals
Master plans/ filesMaster plans/ files
Validation protocolsValidation protocols
Forms and FormatsForms and Formats
RecordsRecords
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10 attributes of a good document10 attributes of a good document
1.1. AccurateAccurate
2.2. ClearClear
3.3. CompleteComplete
4.4. ConsistentConsistent
5.5. IndelibleIndelible
6.6. LegibleLegible
7.7. TimelyTimely
8.8. DirectDirect
9.9. AuthenticAuthentic
10.10. AuthorizedAuthorized
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How do GMPs of different countriesHow do GMPs of different countries
compare?compare?
At a high level, GMPs of various nations are veryAt a high level, GMPs of various nations are very
similar; most require things like:similar; most require things like:
Equipment and facilities being properlyEquipment and facilities being properly
designed, maintained, and cleaneddesigned, maintained, and cleaned
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) beStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) be
written and approvedwritten and approved
An independent Quality unit (like QualityAn independent Quality unit (like Quality
Control and/or Quality Assurance)Control and/or Quality Assurance)
Well trained personnel and managementWell trained personnel and management
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cGMP For Finished PharmaceuticalscGMP For Finished Pharmaceuticals
1.1. General ProvisionGeneral Provision
2.2. Organization & PersonnelOrganization & Personnel
3.3. Building & FacilitiesBuilding & Facilities
4.4. EquipmentEquipment
5.5. Control of Components & DrugControl of Components & Drug
Product Containers & ClosuresProduct Containers & Closures
6.6. Production & Process ControlProduction & Process Control
7.7. Packaging & Labeling ControlPackaging & Labeling Control
8.8. Handling & DistributionHandling & Distribution
9.9. Laboratory ControlLaboratory Control
10.10. Records & ReportsRecords & Reports
11.11. Returned & Salvaged DrugsReturned & Salvaged Drugs
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Organization & PersonnelOrganization & Personnel
1.1. Responsibilities of quality controlResponsibilities of quality control
unit.unit.
2.2. Personnel qualifications.Personnel qualifications.
3.3. Personnel responsibilitiesPersonnel responsibilities..
4.4. Consultants.Consultants.
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Building & FacilitiesBuilding & Facilities
1.1. Design and construction features.Design and construction features.
2.2. Lighting.Lighting.
3.3. Ventilation, air filtration, air heatingVentilation, air filtration, air heating
and cooling.and cooling.
4.4. Plumbing.Plumbing.
5.5. Sewage and refuse.Sewage and refuse.
6.6. Washing and toilet facilities.Washing and toilet facilities.
7.7. Sanitation.Sanitation.
8.8. MaintenanceMaintenance..
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Control of Components & DrugControl of Components & Drug
Product Containers & ClosuresProduct Containers & Closures
1.1. General requirements.General requirements.
2.2. Receipt & storage of untested components,Receipt & storage of untested components,
drug product containers, and closures.drug product containers, and closures.
3.3. Testing and approval or rejection ofTesting and approval or rejection of
components, drug product containers, andcomponents, drug product containers, and
closures.closures.
4.4. Use of approved components, drug productUse of approved components, drug product
containers, and closures.containers, and closures.
5.5. Retesting of approved components, drugRetesting of approved components, drug
product containers, and closures.product containers, and closures.
6.6. Rejected components, drug product containers,Rejected components, drug product containers,
and closures.and closures.
7.7. Drug product containers and closures.Drug product containers and closures.
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Production & Process ControlProduction & Process Control
1.1. Written procedures;Written procedures; deviationsdeviations..
2.2. Charge-in of components.Charge-in of components.
3.3. Calculation of yield.Calculation of yield.
4.4. Equipment identification.Equipment identification.
5.5. Sampling and testing of in-processSampling and testing of in-process
materials and drug products.materials and drug products.
6.6. Time limitations on production.Time limitations on production.
7.7. Control of microbiological contamination.Control of microbiological contamination.
8.8. Reprocessing.Reprocessing.
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Packaging & Labeling ControlPackaging & Labeling Control
1.1. Materials examination and usageMaterials examination and usage
criteria.criteria.
2.2. Labeling issuance.Labeling issuance.
3.3. Packaging and labeling operations.Packaging and labeling operations.
4.4. Tamper-evident packagingTamper-evident packaging
requirements for over-the-counterrequirements for over-the-counter
(OTC) human drug products.(OTC) human drug products.
5.5. Drug product inspection.Drug product inspection.
6.6. Expiration dating.Expiration dating.
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Handling & DistributionHandling & Distribution
1.1. Warehousing procedures.Warehousing procedures.
2.2. Distribution procedures.Distribution procedures.
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Laboratory ControlLaboratory Control
1.1. General requirements.General requirements.
2.2. Testing and release for distribution.Testing and release for distribution.
3.3. Stability testing.Stability testing.
4.4. Special testing requirements.Special testing requirements.
5.5. Reserve samples.Reserve samples.
6.6. Laboratory animals.Laboratory animals.
7.7. Penicillin contamination.Penicillin contamination.
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Records & ReportsRecords & Reports
1.1. General requirements.General requirements.
2.2. Equipment cleaning and use log.Equipment cleaning and use log.
3.3. Component, drug product container, closure,Component, drug product container, closure,
and labeling records.and labeling records.
4.4. Master production and control records.Master production and control records.
5.5. Batch production and control records.Batch production and control records.
6.6. ProductionProduction record review.record review.
7.7. Laboratory records.Laboratory records.
8.8. Distribution records.Distribution records.
9.9. Complaint files.Complaint files.
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Returned & Salvaged DrugReturned & Salvaged Drug
ProductsProducts
1.1. Returned drug products.Returned drug products.
2.2. Drug product salvaging.Drug product salvaging.
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