2026 GDP Training Courses
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Virtual WDA – RP/DRP/GDP Refresher Training
January 2026
Which authorisations do you need for your global supply chain?
Which contract storage sites must be listed on your Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA)?
Common WDA variation pitfalls for virtual companies? Adding a Contract Responsible Person (RP) — what does the HPRA expect?
Flash sale vs direct-to-pharmacy — which suits the RP/business best?
HPRA hot topics for virtual WDA holders HPRA inspection trends and common deficiencies for virtual WDA holders
GDP case studies/scenarios for virtual WDA holders CMO/virtual company — HPRA oversight requirements
Management review — recommended proactive quarterly approach Supplier and customer management
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Site Based WDA – RP/DRP/GDP Refresher Training
February 2026
HPRA Inspection Remediation - Contract RP Role
Following a HPRA inspection, significant GDP compliance deficiencies were identified at a Dublin-based wholesaler.
The site lacked an appointed Responsible Person (RP) for over six months, with key RP duties, approving QMS updates, supplier qualification, and product returns performed by unqualified staff.
Major findings included i) use of unvalidated cold-chain transport systems, ii) incomplete deviation management, iii) inadequate supplier bona fides, and iv) poor oversight of outsourced transport providers.
This contract RP assignment focuses on restoring GDP compliance through CAPA implementation, validation of temperature-controlled systems, reinstatement of RP governance, procedural revision, and requalification of suppliers, ensuring full regulatory alignment and patient safety.
Are you up to this task as the newly onboarded contract RP??
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EU GDP - A Practical Guide
March 25/26 2026
This 2 day in person training course at NIBRT is specifically designed as a “hands on” practical guide for new warehouse/site based personnel (through a series of practical on-site workshops) looking for training in GDP operations.
The course covers the following GDP chapters, Premises & Equipment, Operations and Transport.
Day 1 is focussed on Warehouse activities (Product Storage/Facility Layout and Equipment Qualification) including a "live" GDP Facility Site Tour in the afternoon
Day 2 is focussed on GDP Transport solutions (Shipping validation and Global supply chains) and will include a transport solution provider exhibit in the afternoon
Learn more about the course and book your spot at NIBRT at the link below.
https://www.nibrt.ie/product/good-distribution-practice-a-practical-perspective/#register-for-corse