--- title: GDP Audits description: Learn about Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines by EMA, and how GDP audits ensure quality and integrity of medicinal products throughout the supply chain. image: https://blog.pqegroup.com/hubfs/GDP%20Audit_Site%20PQE.jpg --- [![Logo PQE Group - azzurro - 2024](https://blog.pqegroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20PQE%20Group%20-%20azzurro%20-%202024.png?width=2000&height=721&name=Logo%20PQE%20Group%20-%20azzurro%20-%202024.png "Logo PQE Group - azzurro - 2024")](https://www2.pqegroup.com) - [Home](https://www2.pqegroup.com/) - [Industry](https://www2.pqegroup.com/industry/) - [Pharma & API](https://www2.pqegroup.com/pharma-api/) - [Medical Device](https://www2.pqegroup.com/medical-device/) - [Biotech](https://www2.pqegroup.com/biotech/) - [Startup](https://www2.pqegroup.com/startup/) - [Veterinary](https://www2.pqegroup.com/veterinary/) - [Services](https://www2.pqegroup.com/services/) - [Data Integrity](https://www2.pqegroup.com/data-integrity/) - [Digital Governance](https://www2.pqegroup.com/digital-governance/) - [Engineering](https://www2.pqegroup.com/engineering/) - [Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV)](https://www2.pqegroup.com/commissioning-qualification-validation/) - [Quality Compliance](https://www2.pqegroup.com/quality-compliance/) - [Laboratory Excellence](https://www2.pqegroup.com/laboratory-excellence/) - [Regulatory Affairs](https://www2.pqegroup.com/regulatory-affairs/) - [Audits](https://www2.pqegroup.com/audits/) - [Training](https://www2.pqegroup.com/training/) - [Clinical Research](https://www2.pqegroup.com/clinical-research-services/) - [Pharmacovigilance](https://www2.pqegroup.com/pharmacovigilance/) - About - [About Us](https://www2.pqegroup.com/about/) - [ESG](https://www2.pqegroup.com/about/csr/) - [Women in STEM](https://www2.pqegroup.com/about/women-in-stem/) - Resources - [News & Press](https://www2.pqegroup.com/news/) - [Webinars](https://www2.pqegroup.com/webinars/) - [Blog](https://blog.pqegroup.com/) - [Careers](https://www2.pqegroup.com/careers/) - [Contact Us](https://www2.pqegroup.com/contact-us/) ![](https://blog.pqegroup.com/hubfs/blank-user.png) Nicole Ann Piscopo Quality Assurance, Pharmacovigilance Specialist and GxP Auditor @PQE Group # **GDP Audits** [Audits](https://blog.pqegroup.com/tag/audits) ## Introduction The European Medicines Agency defines Good Distribution Practice (GDP) as “the minimum standards that a wholesale distributor must meet to ensure that the quality and integrity of medicines is maintained throughout the supply chain.”    The purpose of conducting a GDP audit is to ensure that the auditee has implemented the correct processes to maintain the quality and integrity of the medicinal product throughout its supply chain. [Read more on Quintian Pharma](https://quintianpharma.com/2024/06/17/gdp-audits/) ![GDP Audit_Site PQE](https://blog.pqegroup.com/hubfs/GDP%20Audit_Site%20PQE.jpg) ## Request your audit now Thanks to a vast geographical coverage we can support your company in executing audits in a timely and efficient manner, allowing **virtual** activities to cut costs when on site visits are not allowed. Visit our [audits page](https://www2.pqegroup.com/audits/) to know more or to contact us, and find the most suitable solution for your company. 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