Reception and Storage Area:
This is where raw materials are received, checked for quality, and stored under appropriate conditions to maintain their integrity until they are used in the production process.
Preparation Area:
Personnel prepare ingredients for the production line by measuring, cleaning, and otherwise processing them in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Mixing and Compounding Area:
This area contains equipment used for mixing and compounding active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with excipients to create the final drug formulation.
Filling and Finishing Area:
After the drugs are compounded, they move to the filling area to be placed into their final containers, such as bottles, vials, or capsules. The finishing operations may include sealing, labeling, and packaging.
Quality Control Laboratory:
An essential part of the workshop, where quality assurance technicians test raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods to ensure they meet specified quality standards.
Manufacturing Support Area:
This includes facilities management, human resources, and other support functions necessary for the operation of the production workshop.
Warehousing and Distribution Center:
Once products are packaged and approved by quality control, they are moved to a warehouse for storage before distribution to healthcare providers or direct to patients.
Administrative and Office Space:
Includes areas for management, administrative work, and record-keeping related to production, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
Utilities and Ancillary Services:
These include systems like air conditioning, purified water supply, compressed air, and waste management services that are critical for maintaining a clean and controlled environment for drug manufacturing.
Research and Development (R&D) Area:
Some workshops may have dedicated R&D sections for the development of new drugs or improvements to existing product formulations and manufacturing processes.
