Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Training

Expert-led, practical training for inspection-ready pharmaceutical compliance.

Embedding Good Distribution Practice (GDP) into your day-to-day operations starts with high-quality, relevant training.

At GDP Pharma Consulting, we provide expert-led, regulator-informed GDP training for teams and individuals across the UK pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution sector. Whether you’re a newly appointed Responsible Person (RP) or part of the wider operational or warehouse team, our courses can be tailored to your level and role—ensuring your entire business speaks the language of compliance.

We also provide bespoke 1 to 1 coaching to individuals who are looking to develop their knowledge and skills in GDP.

Why choose GDP Pharma Consulting for training?

Our training is designed and delivered by former MHRA GDP Inspectors who have trained every level of industry professionals. With over 1500 regulatory inspections completed and a deep understanding of GDP, we bring unique insight into:

  • What GDP means in practice

  • What the MHRA expects during inspections

  • How to prepare and respond effectively

  • How to build confidence and competence across your teams

Whether you need bespoke group training, individual coaching, or a full training gap analysis, we provide engaging, outcome-focused sessions that go beyond PowerPoint slides.

We regularly provide training to:

  • Companies undergoing WDA application

  • RPs preparing for MHRA inspection

  • Warehousing/logistics staff needing GDP basics

  • Businesses recovering from MHRA deficiencies

  • Staff onboarding, upskilling, or refresher training

  • New wholesale licence holders

GDP Training formats

  • Bespoke group training

We design interactive training packages tailored to your company’s operations, risk areas, staff knowledge levels and business requirements. Delivered on-site or virtually, topics can include:

  • GDP Principles and Regulations

  • QMS effectiveness

  • Quality Risk Management

  • Storage, transport, and temperature control

  • Deviations, CAPA, change control and self inspection

  • Inspection preparation and role-specific readiness

  • GDP overview

Ideal for warehouse teams, logistics personnel, admin teams, and Quality staff.

  • One-to-One coaching

Perfect for RP’s, key operational leaders and quality professionals in development, our 1:1 coaching sessions are booked in hourly blocks over a period of time that suits the individuals needs focuses on their unique development needs. Topics may include:

  • GDP for Responsible Persons

  • Mock interview prep for MHRA inspections

  • Documentation and audit trail mastery

  • RP duties and decision-making frameworks

  • All 10 chapters of GDP Guidelines

  • GDP training gap analysis & development planning

Not sure if your team is trained to the right level? We conduct a training needs analysis by:

  • Reviewing job roles and SOP alignment

  • Interviewing team members

  • Reviewing training records and inspection findings

We then deliver a training roadmap to support GDP and MHRA compliance, including recommendations for refresher courses, onboarding plans, and role-specific modules.

What does training include?

  • Interactive delivery with live Q&A

  • Real-life case studies and MHRA inspection examples

  • Certification of completion

  • Optional post-training follow-up sessions

  • Materials designed for retention and reference purposes

Ready to build confidence and compliance?

Whether you need a bespoke training session, a full training programme, or a simple refresher module, our team will build and deliver it for you.

Phone: 07309 095922 or 07309 094743


Email: admin@gdppharmaconsulting.co.uk