Management of GMP inspections

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2 Day/s

CPD Hours: 14

Classroom, online, in-house

It is very important for pharmaceutical companies to plan carefully for all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspections, as a successful outcome is required for continued operations. Careful management of the entire inspection process will also help ensure a successful outcome. It is of fundamental importance to ensure the best possible outcome possible so this course will focus on those practical aspects from preparation through to follow-up after the inspection. It will focus on UK MHRA inspections, but also cover US Pre Approval Inspections. It will cover announced, unannounced and for cause inspections.


This is a highly practical course covering management of GMP inspections from initial preparation, to hosting the actual inspection and follow up from the inspection. It is suitable for any company or NHS site with a site authorisation associated with any activities involved in the manufacture of medicinal products.


Regulatory Inspections are a requirement in the Pharmaceutical industry and as people move on, sometimes the expertise on how to manage these is reduced or lost within specific organisations. In addition, new companies are regularly finding themselves moving towards the situation where a site authorisation is required that will trigger their first GMP inspection and there may be little experience of these within the company.


The course is suitable for those working in Quality Assurance who may find themselves assisting in the preparation for an inspection and possibly also answering questions posed by the inspector or providing support in the back room. It is also of benefit to those who may have less understanding of the requirements/expectations so those in Production, QC, engineering, facilities, validation and IT. It could also be of benefit for trainee QPs who may have limited understanding of the challenges involved but who will be expected to be closely involved when they are a QP named on the site licence.
The course covers the following topics:


  • What is the basis for GMP inspections and what may trigger them
  • Legislation & Guidelines available
  • The Inspection Process
  • Practical tips on how to prepare thoroughly for any GMP inspection
  • Guidance on how to manage the actual inspection; including potentially difficult situations
  • Details on how to follow up from an inspection 
  • How to maximise your chances of a successful inspection and achieving the desired outcome

    By the end of this course you will have gained:


    • Understanding the Inspection process from the regulator’s viewpoint
    • Aware of how to prepare carefully for a GMP inspection and what can be in scope
    • Understand some of the practical challenges of managing an inspection and how these can be successfully overcome
    • Feel more confident when interacting with inspectors and answering their questions
    • As trainee QPs, gain an awareness of a specialised area of compliance within GMP

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Meet the tutors

Sue Mann

Sue has worked in the industry for over 38 years, principally in quality and technical roles. She has a wealth of experience having held European Director & VP level positions at companies such as Eisai and Shire. For the last 11 years, Sue has been an independent consultant providing services across all major dosage forms and more recently ATMPs.

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