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Are You Ready for an FDA Inspection? A Practical Guide for Pharma Companies

By Admin

Introduction
An unexpected FDA inspection can either validate your compliance efforts—or expose costly gaps. Being prepared is not just about documentation; it’s about building a culture of continuous compliance across your pharmaceutical operations. So the question is—are you truly ready?

What Triggers an FDA Inspection?

  • Pre-approval inspections (PAIs)
  • Routine surveillance
  • Compliance follow-ups
  • Complaints or adverse event reports

What the FDA Looks For

  • GMP compliance (21 CFR Parts 210 & 211)
  • Data integrity and traceability
  • Batch records and SOPs
  • Quality management systems
  • Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans

Signs You’re Not Ready

  • Incomplete or outdated documentation
  • Untrained or unprepared staff
  • Poor data traceability
  • Inconsistent production records
  • Delayed responses during mock audits

How to Stay Inspection-Ready

  • Conduct internal mock audits regularly
  • Train staff to handle auditor interactions
  • Maintain updated SOPs and batch documentation
  • Implement a CAPA-driven culture
  • Partner with experts for independent reviews

Conclusion
At Apicule, we help pharmaceutical companies build proactive inspection readiness programs. From training to documentation reviews, our experts ensure that when the FDA walks in, you’re already steps ahead.

                   

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