DRAP aims at harmonization of Inspection system and procedures in the field of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for drugs, and quality system for inspectorate, comparable with the best international regulatory practices. In this regard, Mr. Robert Wayne Tribe, TGAs former GMP Chief is providing Consultation to DRAP for progress toward PIC/s membership.
Mr. Bob served as Chief GMP at the Australian TGA for 23 years, has a hand in creating many of the GMP requirements. He is regarded as true GMP expert and consults to many GMP regulators around the world, assisting them reach the PIC/S level of regulatory control. Bob’s also served as Deputy Chairman of the PIC/S during 1998-1999, followed by a tenure as Chairman of PIC/S from 2000-2001. During his recent visit in Pakistan, he conducted observed GMP Audit and various consultative sessions with the regulators, Inspectors, industry and senior management of DRAP to discuss the current level of GMP Inspection System and is advising on gap assessment of inspectorate system to be harmonized with the PIC/s GMP Standards. A training session was also organized for DRAP’s staff on PIC/s background information for the Applicant Authorities, PIC/s GMP requirements and inspection approach.
CEO, DRAP highly appreciated the efforts of Mr. Bob for extending his services to DRAP to further strengthening and harmonization of inspection system of Pakistan at par with the PIC/s Standards. DRAP is fully committed to undertake all measures to ensure consistent supply of standards quality therapeutic goods for the people of Pakistan.
