LEC 6 Flashcards
1
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Onsite inspection
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- inspectors are physically present at manufacturing site
2
Q
Remote inspection
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- mimics onsite inspection in terms of format, time-frame & overall rigor
- desktop inspection is a type of remote inspection
3
Q
Desktop inspection
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- a form of remote inspection based on review of documentary evidence
- paper-based remote inspection
4
Q
Challenges of remote inspection (4)
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- poor internet connectivity
- limited resources at manufacturing sites due to split teams
- overall slower response time to complete remote inspection
- difficult to inspect utilities and manufacturing operations
Hence, now adopt hybrid inspection + mutual reliance program
5
Q
Benefits of ASEAN MRA on GMP inspection (6)
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- avoid duplication of inspection within ASEAN
- save time, resources and costs for manufacturers and regulators
- facilitate trade in medicinal products across ASEAN
- quicker access of medicinal products by ASEAN patients
- harmonisation of ASEAN inspection system to that of PIC/S
- increase attractiveness of ASEAN to regulators & investors
6
Q
MRA
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Mutual Recognition Agreement
7
Q
MRA vs mra
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MRA
- Mutual Recognition Agreement
- legally binding
- can take relatively long time to negotiate and conclude
mra
- mutual reliance approach
- not legally binding
- only involve regulators and inspectors only
8
Q
Framework for PIC/S GMP inspection reliance (3)
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- have MRA on GMP inspection
- recognition of GMP compliance status by a facility within the territory of PIC/S participating authority
- recognition of inspection outcome by a hosting inspectorate which has been assessed under a robust framework
9
Q
NRA reliance by WHO Good Reliance Practices
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- an act whereby an NRA takes into account an assessment performed by another NRA (or a trusted institution) in reaching its own decision
- the relying NRA remains independent, responsible and accountable for his decision
- doesnt mean less stringent regulation
- mutual reliance is a hallmark of a modern and efficient regulatory authority and smart regulation
10
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Limitations of conventional product testing (3)
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- req “representative” sample
- can only test if you know the analyte and have a test method
- test method must be accurate, reliable and specific (validated)
11
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Advantages of QbD/PAT (4)
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- non-destructive
- deeper process understanding, better control and higher QA
- real time release of product
- cost saving
12
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Challenges of QbD/PAT (4)
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- limited understanding of QbD/PAT
- high financial investment in PAT
- old habits
- not ready for QbD/PAT submissions
13
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Disadvantages of traditional manufacturing (4)
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- need to collect intermediate product for testing
- need to collect end-product for testing
- need to quarantine products in the meantime of testing (cost of storage space)
- increased total batch processing time (costly)
14
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Advantages of continuous manufacturing (4)
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- fewer steps, fewer contamination
- shorter batch processing time
- smaller equipment and facilities
- online monitoring and QC (higher quality and real time release)
15
Q
mra
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mutual reliance approach