Desktop Audit : Demanding Platform of Regulators

Year 2020 was the most challenging and lesson taking year for the whole world. Corona virus pandemic has changed the way of life by one or another way.  

The situation is like "Run the show anyhow." 

Currently, it is big challenge for industry to serve for the society with affordable and quality medicines. 

Even regulators are concerned with the standard of the medicines produced and supplied across globe during this pandemic as currently it is not possible for conduct onsite inspection for international travel restriction. Hence regulators have directed the inspection on remote mode.

This remote mode inspection is know as "Desktop Audit" or "Desktop Inspection."

When regulatory bodies do the inspection remotely to the pharma firms, it is very important to win the trust factor of the inspectors.

Remote mode of inspection is new concept for the industry and it is very interesting.

Before starting the journey, let's understand the Definition of Desktop Audit in pharmaceutical context.

Desktop Audit : To assess the compliance level of organization remotely by the regulatory agencies where on-site presence of regulators are not required. 

There are Do's and Don'ts during Desktop inspection which will help pharma industry to run extra mile. 

Desktop inspection etiquettes are explained here with help of info-graphically.

Let's have a Look...

Desktop inspection etiquettes

Now time is ripen enough for digitalization of pharmaceuticals systems. 

Regulators are also in favors to accept this change and various guidelines are under draft to portrait whole scenario. 

Believe or Not But COVID-19 pandemic has put manufacturers, affiliates and inspectors in a new and challenging situation where it is in the public interest to continue to supply medicines while ensuring demonstrated compliance. 

One stop solution is : "Digitalization"


Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

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