Day 1
1. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Handling (1 hour)
o Overview of the pharmaceutical supply chain
o Importance of proper handling and storage
o Regulatory requirements and industry standards
2. Good Distribution Practices (GDP) (2 hours)
o Principles of GDP
o Key elements and guidelines
o Compliance and audit requirements
3. Temperature Control Management (2 hours)
o Importance of temperature control
o Types of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals
o Equipment and technologies for temperature control
4. Packaging and Labeling (2 hours)
o Types of packaging for pharmaceuticals
o Labeling requirements and best practices
o Tamper-evident packaging
5. Risk Management in Pharmaceutical Handling (1 hour)
o Identifying and assessing risks
o Mitigation strategies
o Incident reporting and management
Day 2
6. Storage Requirements and Best Practices (2 hours)
o Storage conditions for different types of pharmaceuticals
o Inventory management
o Handling and organizing storage facilities
7. Transportation and Logistics (2 hours)
o Modes of transportation for pharmaceuticals
o Ensuring quality and integrity during transit
o Documentation and tracking
8. Quality Assurance and Control (2 hours)
o Quality management systems
o Monitoring and maintaining quality standards
o Handling deviations and non-conformities
9. Handling and Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste (1 hour)
o Types of pharmaceutical waste
o Safe handling and disposal methods
o Regulatory requirements
10. Case Studies and Practical Exercises (2 hours)
o Real-world scenarios and solutions
o Group discussions and problem-solving exercises
o Practical handling demonstrations
11. Assessment and Certification (1 hour)
o Knowledge assessment (quiz/test)
o Course review and Q&A
o Issuing of certificates
