Requirements for the good distribution practice of medicinal products

Abstract

In the EU, good distribution practice (GDP) in the wholesale distribution of medicinal products is governed by EU-GDP guidelines. As yet, a standardised and formal educational framework with defined competencies and skills is not established to practice as a responsible person (RP) in the EU. It establishes that variability exists in both the educational requirements and the number of years of experience necessary for the RP role across EU states. The lack of both a defined educational framework and defined requirements poses limitations in terms of smooth mobility of RPs in Europe. (Note that the study was conducted before the UK left the EU, so it is included here among the EU member states.)