L1 Flashcards
What is GMP?
Good Manufacturing Practice(s)
GMP is a __________ implemented by pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure that:
(1) a medicinal product is __________ manufactured & controlled
(2) to the __________ appropriate for its intended use(s), and
(3) as required by its __________ (aka __________)
Quality System Standard
(1) consistently
(2) quality
(3) market authorisation; product license
How many chapters does PIC/S GMP Standard consists of?
9 Chapters
How many annexes does PIC/S GMP Standard consists of?
20 Annexes
- Of which, 4,5,16 and 20 are not compulsory in Singapore
Are all chapters of PIC/S GMP Standard mandatory? Which are not mandatory?
Yes, all 9 chapters are mandatory.
Are all annexes of PIC/S GMP Standard mandatory? Which are not mandatory?
Not all annexes are mandatory.
Not mandatory in SG:
- Annex 4
- Annex 5
- Annex 16
- Annex 20 (voluntary)
What is the conventional manufacturing flow?
- Input @ Warehouse
- Production and Packing @ Weighing Room; Production Areas; Packaging Room
- QC Testing @ QC Laboratories + Documentation Audit (SOPs, Records, Reports)
- Output of Products in finished dosage forms after QC (Product Batch release)
What are the 6+1 areas to be inspected during a GMP inspection?
(1) Warehouse
(2) Weighing Room
(3) Production Department
(4) Packaging Room
(5) QC Department
(6) Other areas
- Ancillary premises (Engineering workshop, restroom, corridors)
- External premises; Outsourced activities (e.g. Contract testing labs)
(7) Documentation Audit
What are the 5 areas covered during inspection of the Production department and Packaging rooms?
- Production rooms (Premises)
- Production equipment (Machine)
- Production Process (Method)
- Starting Materials
- Personnel (Manpower)
What is the 4M+1P?
- Production rooms (Premises)
- Production equipment (Machine)
- Production Process (Method)
- Starting Materials
- Personnel (Manpower)
What are the objectives of Documentation Audit?
Assess that the manufacturer conforms to legal & regulatory requirements and PIC/S GMP Standards (ie the 9 chapters)
cGMP is
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Roles of a Pharmaceutical Inspector?
To inspect compliance to PICS GMP standard
Under Singapore Medicines Act/Health Products act, a manufacturer’s licence is required for manufacture of medicinal products (therapeutic pdts)
Compliance with PIC/S GMP standard is prerequisite for issuance and retention of manufacturer’s license
GMP compliance assessed through periodic audits by HSA inspectors
When did Singapore join PIC/S member in?
1 January 2000
Goal of PIC/S?
To lead the international development, implementation and maintenance of Harmonised GMP Standard (for manufacturers) and Quality System (For inspectorates) in the field of medicinal products