WASHINGTON – The Healthcare Distribution Alliance’s (HDA) Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (PCSC) has announced the addition of four new companies to its Good Distribution Practices (GDP) Accreditation Program. KL Harring, Baylor Trucking, Tucker Company Worldwide, and Prime Inc. have all completed the program’s rigorous training and assessment requirements, joining DeSpir Logistics as fully accredited participants.
“The response to the GDP Program has been astounding,” said Chuck Forsaith, Vice President of HDA's PCSC. “I congratulate KL Harring, Baylor Trucking, Tucker Company Worldwide, Prime Inc., as well as DeSpir Logistics, for their initiative and leadership. The dedication of their employees throughout the assessment process is a shining example of this industry’s commitment to supply chain safety and security.”
Launched a year ago, the GDP Accreditation Program was developed in partnership with ASC Associates Ltd., a firm renowned for its expertise in GDP training across Europe. The program aims to support pharmaceutical supply chain stakeholders, especially vendor service providers, in demonstrating compliance with globally recognized GDP operational and training standards.
“These GDP-accredited companies are well positioned to take on the challenges facing the pharmaceutical supply chain,” said Henry Moran, Chief Operating Officer of ASC Associates Ltd and advisory board member of the PCSC. “Several companies are currently training to become accredited in the coming months, and we continue to hear from organizations who are interested in participating in the program. I look forward to continuing ASC Associates’ partnership with Chuck and the PCSC’s GDP Program this year.”
Companies may apply to the program, and if accepted, applicants will undergo an assessment process based on a set of standards, including those of the European Medicines Agency. Upon successful completion of the assessment and training process, HDA will award an accreditation standing (valid for two years, with an option for renewal).
The GDP program will be discussed at the HDA PCSC Educational Seminar on April 14-16 in Whippany, New Jersey.
For more information on the GDP program, click here.
