FLOW DIAGRAMS IN PHARMA

1. Ampoules Process flow diagram
2. DPI Process flow diagram
3. Ophthalmic Process flow diagram
4. Tablets Process flow diagram
5. Ointment Process flow diagram
6. Oral Liquid Process flow diagram

Flow Charts in Pharma – Overview & Key Examples

Flow charts in the pharmaceutical industry are visual tools used to represent step-by-step processes, ensuring clarity, compliance, training, and audit readiness. They help standardize workflows across departments like Quality Assurance, Production, Quality Control, Microbiology, and Regulatory Affairs.

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Why Use Flow Charts in Pharma?

• Standardizes complex procedures
• Supports SOPs, training, and audits
• Ensures GMP compliance
• Aids in deviation investigation and root cause analysis
• Improves cross-functional understanding of processes

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Key Pharma Flow Charts by Area

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1. Market Complaint Handling Flow Chart

javaCopyEditComplaint Received
        ↓
Complaint Logged & Categorized
        ↓
QA Notification & Initial Review
        ↓
Investigation Initiated
        ↓
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
        ↓
CAPA Implementation
        ↓
Regulatory Reporting (if needed)
        ↓
Complaint Closure & Documentation

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2. Deviation Handling Flow Chart

pgsqlCopyEditDeviation Identified
        ↓
Immediate Action Taken
        ↓
Deviation Logged in System
        ↓
QA Review & Impact Assessment
        ↓
Root Cause Analysis
        ↓
CAPA Planning & Execution
        ↓
QA Approval & Deviation Closure

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3. Change Control Process Flow

sqlCopyEditChange Proposal Raised
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Initial Screening by QA
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Impact Assessment (QA, Production, QC, Regulatory)
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Approval by Change Control Committee
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Implementation Plan & Timeline
        ↓
Execution of Change
        ↓
Verification & Effectiveness Check
        ↓
Final Closure

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4. Laboratory OOS (Out of Specification) Handling

mathematicaCopyEditOOS Result Observed
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Immediate QA Notification
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Phase I: Laboratory Investigation
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Hypothesis Testing & Repeat Testing (if justified)
        ↓
Phase II: Full-Scale Investigation (if needed)
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Root Cause Determined
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Batch Impact Assessment
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CAPA & Documentation
        ↓
QA Review & Final Closure

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🔬 5. Environmental Monitoring Flow Chart

javaCopyEditSampling Plan Created
        ↓
Scheduled Sampling (Air, Surface, Personnel)
        ↓
Incubation of Media
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Colony Counting & Identification
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Compare with Alert/Action Limits
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Deviation Raised (if required)
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Investigation & CAPA
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Trend Analysis & Reporting