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GDP (Good Distribution Practice): Pharmaceutical

GDP (Good Distribution Practice): A set of guidelines that ensures the proper storage, transportation, and distribution of pharmaceutical products to maintain their quality and integrity. See also: GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) United Kingdom: The Human Medicines…

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP): Pharmaceuticals

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in the context of pharmaceuticals refers to a set of regulations, guidelines, and principles that ensure the consistent production of pharmaceutical products, including Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), to the required quality standards. GMP ensures that medicines…

API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient)

API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient): The biologically active component in a pharmaceutical drug responsible for its therapeutic effect. API Legislation in the United Kingdom: UK Good Manufacturing Practice (UK GMP) – Ensures APIs are manufactured to the highest standards of quality…

IC – Incidence Rate

In the market research industry, the incidence rate refers to the percentage of individuals within a specific population who meet the criteria required to participate in a survey or study. It is a key metric used to assess the feasibility…

FMCG – Fast-Moving Consumer Goods

In the market research industry, FMCG stands for “Fast-Moving Consumer Goods.” These are products that are sold quickly and at a relatively low cost, such as food and beverages, toiletries, cleaning products, and over-the-counter medicines. FMCG companies often rely heavily…

LOI – Length of Interview

In the market research industry, LOI stands for “Length of Interview.” It refers to the estimated or actual duration of a survey or interview conducted with a respondent. LOI is an important factor in the design and planning of research,…

IHUT (In Home Use Tests)

In-Home Use Tests (IHUTs) are a research method in market research where consumers are provided with products to use in their own homes over a specified period. The purpose of IHUTs is to gather authentic feedback on how consumers interact…

RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing)

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) is a term used in the recruitment industry.  It refers to a model where a company transfers some or all of it’s recruitment processes to a third-party provider.   The third-party provider acts as an in-house recruiter…

ETS Extension to Scope

An Extension to Scope (ETS) is an ISO Certification audit process where the certified client’s scope has changed.  This could be adding a new location or change to product Certification bodies will review the client’s application and decide the appropriate…

DPO Data Protection Officer

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a role that some organisations require to have under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Public bodies and those carrying our certain types of processing activities must nominate a Data Protection Officer and register…