Good distribution practice (gdp) is that part of quality assurance that ensures that the quality of a pharmaceutical product is maintained through adequate control throughout the numerous activities which occur during the distribution process.
What are the benefits of good distribution practices?
ensures principles of gdp are applied throughout the supply chain
maintains product integrity and patient safety
helps achieve consistency
reduces the risk of falsified medicines entering the supply chain
reduces distribution complaints
improves customer confidence
reduces expensive mistakes
improves efficiency and lower costs
reduces wastage
improves margins
creates a culture of continual improvement
increases market share
involves, motivates and assists in the training of staff
helps market the organisation effectively
puts the organisation in a position to exploit new market sectors and territories
who should get good distribution practices?
the implementation and certification of good distribution practice is of paramount importance to safety as the global supply chain is becoming more complex and fragmented specifically in the pharmaceutical industry and food processing and packaging industry.

Good distribution practice (gdp) is that part of quality assurance that ensures that the quality of a pharmaceutical product is maintained through adequate control throughout the numerous activities which occur during the distribution process.
What are the benefits of good distribution practices?
ensures principles of gdp are applied throughout the supply chain
maintains product integrity and patient safety
helps achieve consistency
reduces the risk of falsified medicines entering the supply chain
reduces distribution complaints
improves customer confidence
reduces expensive mistakes
improves efficiency and lower costs
reduces wastage
improves margins
creates a culture of continual improvement
increases market share
involves, motivates and assists in the training of staff
helps market the organisation effectively
puts the organisation in a position to exploit new market sectors and territories
who should get good distribution practices?
the implementation and certification of good distribution practice is of paramount importance to safety as the global supply chain is becoming more complex and fragmented specifically in the pharmaceutical industry and food processing and packaging industry.