Pharmacy Quality Assurance: Ensuring Standards and Compliance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/Keywords:
Pharmacy quality assurance, standards, compliance, FDA regulations, DEA regulations, GMP, GDP, compliance processes, technologies, challenges, future directions.Abstract
Pharmacy quality assurance (QA) is crucial for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of pharmaceutical products. This paper provides an overview of pharmacy QA, emphasizing the importance of standards and compliance in maintaining product quality and patient safety. It explores regulatory frameworks, including FDA, DEA, and state board regulations, and discusses key QA standards such as Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). The paper examines compliance processes, technologies in QA, challenges, and future directions, highlighting emerging trends, potential regulatory changes, and technological advancements. Case studies illustrate successful QA implementations and consequences of non-compliance. By understanding and addressing these factors, the pharmaceutical industry can enhance QA practices and ensure continued delivery of safe and effective medications to patients.
