In the US and EU, the pharmaceutical industry is governed by the FDA and EU-GMP respectively. They implement regulations which have the power of laws, used to protect the health and safety of patients receiving drugs, using medical products or in need of a blood transfusion. As research has successful results and new products are made, more and more regulations are implemented. Staff involved in the manufacturing, processing and packaging of any products under the jurisdiction of GMP regulations are required to have regular training to keep on top of any issues that may affect them.

The consultants that tutor at training sessions run by pharmaceutical consulting firms are experienced in all aspects of GMP regulations. The courses are made up of lectures, discussions and team work.

There are five basic modules that an effective GMP training course should offer the attending delegates. Each one has a different use and is important so that staff know how they affect compliance with the regulations.

Comparison between the EU and FDA GMP requirements including their similarities and differences.

The results of any new regulations, reviews and tests that affect the industry as a whole.

Advice on how to deal with any changes that need to be made and how far you can deviate from any regulation.

An understanding of how GMP is impacted by your premises, processes, products, procedures and people.

Information on how GMP is critical in the areas of sterilisation, packing operations, dosage forms and computers involved in drug manufacture.

Finding the right course for your staff is easy if you use the internet. You should choose to use a firm that has received positive reviews from those who have used one of their courses, experienced tutors and coverage of the five important points above. Do not limit yourself to a particular region or even country. In the UK, the best courses have delegates attending from across the rest of continental Europe.