Questions and Answers
Good distribution and storage practice is not important for pharmacists
False
Pharmaceuticals should be stored under conditions that allow contamination and deterioration
False
The stability of pharmaceutical products should be retained only during distribution, not storage and use
False
Good Distribution Practice is part of quality assurance in the distribution process
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Good Storage Practice is not mentioned in the text
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Study Notes
Pharmaceutical Distribution and Storage
- Adequate methods must be developed and implemented to ensure that pharmaceuticals are distributed and stored under conditions that prevent contamination and deterioration.
- The stability of the product should be retained within the specified limit throughout its period of storage and use.
Factors Affecting Pharmaceutical Storage
- Atmosphere: Precautions should be taken to prevent the effects of atmospheric conditions on pharmaceutical products.
- Moisture: Measures should be taken to prevent moisture from affecting pharmaceutical products during storage.
- Heat: Precautions should be taken to prevent the effects of heat on pharmaceutical products during storage.
- Light: Measures should be taken to prevent the effects of light on pharmaceutical products during storage.
Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Part of quality assurance that ensures the quality of pharmaceutical products is maintained throughout the distribution process.
- Ensures that pharmaceutical products are distributed under conditions that prevent contamination and deterioration.
Importance of Good Distribution and Storage Practices
- A fundamental concern in patient care, ensuring that pharmaceutical products are stored and distributed safely and effectively.
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