How to Audit CMOs
First Impression
• Assessing the ability of a manufacturer to make your product according to your specifications
• The purpose is firstly to determine if the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS) is adequate and they are
operating in a state of control
• However, it is necessary to understand how their PQS works with your PQS.
• Identify any gaps and propose ways to bridge the gap.
• Special attention to Recall processes.
• This information is vital as the Quality Agreement is being developed and finalized
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