Good Distribution Practice [GDP]

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Good Distribution Practice (GDP) is a standard ensuring that the quality of a medicine is maintained throughout the distribution network, so that authorised medicines are distributed to retail pharmacists and others selling medicines to the general public without any alteration of their properties.

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