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What requirements for "Good Distribution Practice" can be found in national and international regulations?

The topic of transporting medicinal products is addressed in numerous national and international regulations, but there is currently no document that addresses all critical aspects. The specifications are also often very general. The individual design of the distribution steps based on the respective products and the actual scope of activities is the responsibility of the companies involved in transportation.

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