by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Sep 29, 2025
📋 Types of Audits in the Pharmaceutical Industry 1. Internal Audit (Self-Inspection) Purpose: To assess compliance with internal SOPs and GMP requirements. Conducted By: Company’s own QA or compliance team. Frequency: Regularly scheduled (e.g., annually or quarterly)....
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Sep 29, 2025
Aspect Audit Inspection Definition A systematic, independent review to assess compliance with internal or external standards (e.g., GMP). A formal review by a regulatory authority (e.g., FDA, EMA) to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Conducted By Internal...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Sep 26, 2025
📌 Case Study: Sun Pharma / Caraco (US) – Recalls due to Contamination and CGMP Non-Compliance Background Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, a US-based generic manufacturer and subsidiary of Sun Pharma, came under FDA scrutiny due to multiple quality issues. As one of...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Sep 26, 2025
Case Study: HeLa Cells & Informed Consent In 1951, Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman, was treated for cervical cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Without her knowledge or consent, doctors collected her tumor cells, which turned out to be the first human...
by Dr. Yashashwini Reddy | Sep 24, 2025
Case Study: Ranbaxy & Glass Particles Recall (2014) Background:In 2014, Ranbaxy Laboratories recalled several batches of injectable products in the United States due to the presence of glass particles in vials. The recall was classified as a Class II recall by the...
