Standard operating procedures for pharmaceuticals good distribution and storage practices

Abstract

Distribution of pharmaceutical products is an important activity in the integrated supply-chain management. Feeble points in the distribution processes of pharmaceutical products provide viable ground for counterfeit, illegally imported, stolen and substandard medicines to enter the supply chain. To maintain the original quality of pharmaceutical products, every party involved in the distribution chain should comply with the applicable practices, legislation and regulations. Each activity in the distribution of pharmaceutical products should be carried out according to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), good storage practices (GSP) and good distribution practices (GDP).