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. 2011 Jan;2(1):34-7.
doi: 10.4103/2229-3485.76288.

Quality assurance: Importance of systems and standard operating procedures

Kishu Manghani  1
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Quality assurance: Importance of systems and standard operating procedures

Kishu Manghani. Perspect Clin Res. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

It is mandatory for sponsors of clinical trials and contract research organizations alike to establish, manage and monitor their quality control and quality assurance systems and their integral standard operating procedures and other quality documents to provide high-quality products and services to fully satisfy customer needs and expectations. Quality control and quality assurance systems together constitute the key quality systems. Quality control and quality assurance are parts of quality management. Quality control is focused on fulfilling quality requirements, whereas quality assurance is focused on providing confidence that quality requirements are fulfilled. The quality systems must be commensurate with the Company business objectives and business model. Top management commitment and its active involvement are critical in order to ensure at all times the adequacy, suitability, effectiveness and efficiency of the quality systems. Effective and efficient quality systems can promote timely registration of drugs by eliminating waste and the need for rework with overall financial and social benefits to the Company.

Keywords: Quality assurance; quality control; quality management; quality standards; quality systems.

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