Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Farmasi Industri di PT. Abbott Indonesia Cimanggis Plant Depok

Abstract

Background: The pharmaceutical industry is a business entity licensed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to carry out the manufacture of medicines or pharmaceutical substances. These activities must comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Pharmaceutical companies are required to produce medicines that are suitable for their intended use, meet the standards stated in the marketing authorisation (registration), and do not pose any risk to users due to being unsafe, substandard, or ineffective. Therefore, pharmacists play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry and must possess the necessary qualifications, knowledge, experience, and skills to ensure that GMP is implemented effectively. Objective: This internship programme aims to enable future pharmacists to understand the roles, functions, and responsibilities of pharmacists within the pharmaceutical industry, as well as to comprehend the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). It also provides the intern with practical experience and exposure to pharmaceutical operations through the application of GMP at PT Abbott Indonesia Cimanggis Plant Depok. Summary: The internship activities at PT Abbott Indonesia Cimanggis Plant, Depok, included the development and review of the effectiveness of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), analysis of Air Handling Unit (AHU) data trends, preparation of Exception Reports (ER) related to machine issues by completing data requests and Preventive Maintenance Programmes (PMP), implementation and data collection for room temperature mapping sensors, and revision of Basic Operating Procedures (BOP). Conclusion: Based on the internship experience at PT Abbott Indonesia Cimanggis Plant Depok, it can be concluded that pharmacists serve as key personnel in the pharmaceutical industry—particularly in the areas of production, quality control, and quality assurance (in accordance with GMP 2024). The intern has acquired a comprehensive understanding of GMP implementation in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically at PT Abbott Indonesia Cimanggis Plant. The company has effectively implemented all aspects of GMP, including quality systems, personnel, buildings and facilities, equipment, manufacturing processes, proper storage and distribution of medicines, quality control, self-inspection, handling of complaints and product recalls, documentation, outsourcing activities, as well as qualification and validation processes.