What is the difference between a corrective action and a preventive action?

The goal of a corrective action is to prevent the recurrence of a specific defect, while the preventive action deals with the elimination of potential causes of errors with the aim of avoiding potential resulting errors.

[GMP Compliance Adviser, Chapter 1.F]

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