Course description

This course provides in-depth training on Good Distribution Practices (GDP) for pharmaceuticals, designed to ensure that the quality and integrity of medicinal products are maintained throughout the supply chain. Based on WHO and EU GDP guidelines, the training addresses regulatory requirements and practical strategies for storage, transportation, documentation, and quality systems across the distribution network. Participants will learn how to implement GDP principles in warehousing, wholesaling, and third-party logistics operations, supporting compliance with health authorities and ensuring product safety, efficacy, and traceability from manufacturer to patient.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Understand the scope and principles of WHO/EU GDP guidelines

• Apply GDP-compliant quality systems and documentation controls

• Manage storage conditions, temperature mapping, and monitoring

• Implement security, anti-tampering, and falsified medicine controls

• Qualify suppliers, customers, and transportation partners

• Develop risk-based transportation and handling protocols

• Prepare for GDP inspections and regulatory audits

• Maintain traceability, complaint handling, and recall systems

• Align GDP processes with GMP, GSP, and national regulations

• Integrate digital solutions and automated logistics systems

Who Should Attend

• Pharmaceutical Warehouse and Distribution Managers

• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Professionals

• Supply Chain, Logistics, and Cold Chain Coordinators

• Wholesalers, Distributors, and 3PL Providers

• Pharmacists involved in procurement and storage

• Compliance and Audit Officers

• Manufacturers exporting to GDP-regulated markets (EU, WHO-prequalified, etc.)

Recommendations

• No prior GDP experience required

• Useful for personnel involved in GMP, GSP, or ISO 9001 systems

• Strongly recommended for organizations handling temperature-sensitive or high-risk medicines