What consequences has the new EU GMP Guideline Annex 11 "Computerised Systems" for the European healthcare industry? Questions and Answers by Inspectors and IT professionals provide you with first hand information - see here.
The EMA (European Medicines Agency) has just published answers to questions on computerised systems under "Q&A: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)". Read more here.
In Europe the EU GMP Guide Annex 11 "Computerised Systems" is the regulatory basis for GMP regarding IT systems in the pharmaceutical industry. The new version was issued on 3 January 2011 together with the EU GMP Guide Chapter 4 "Documentation". It will become effective on 30 June 2011. Read more.
Alongside validation, the (GMP-compliant) operation of computerised systems is also becoming an increasingly higher priority. A new GAMP Good Practice Guide gives comprehensive support on this matter. Read more here.