What Good Manufacturing Practice Means for Medicine Quality

Good Manufacturing Practice, often shortened to GMP, is a set of principles that guide how medicines are made so that quality is consistent from batch to batch.

The main ideas

• Clean, controlled facilities that reduce the risk of contamination.
• Trained staff who follow written procedures.
• Documented processes so every step can be traced.
• Testing of materials and finished products before release.
• Regular inspection and review of procedures.

Together these practices help ensure that a medicine is made to its intended standard every time.

This article is general information and is not medical advice. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist about your own situation.