Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Industri Farmasi di PT. Prima Medika Laboratories Tangerang

Abstract

Background: Pharmaceutical Industry is a business entity that has a license in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations to carry out the manufacturing of medicines or medicinal ingredients. PT. Prima Medika Laboratories is one of the pharmaceutical industries in Indonesia that produces various forms of medicine preparations. To ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines, pharmaceutical industries are required to implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Objective: The Professional Pharmacist Internship Program (PKPA) aims to provide direct understanding and learning about the roles, functions, and responsibilities of pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as to understand the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at PT. Prima Medika Laboratories in producing safe, effective, and high-quality medicines. Method: The Professional Pharmacist Internship Program (PKPA) was conducted at PT. Prima Medika Laboratories from May 5 to June 27, 2025, using direct observation, induction/training, field practice in the Quality Assurance Department, and an introduction to activities in other departments such as Production, Quality Control, Warehouse, and Engineering. Results: The PKPA activities provided the author with practical experience related to the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), especially in quality assurance activities including validation, qualification, and calibration. In addition, the author gained an understanding of the production flow, quality assurance of intermediate products, bulk products, finished products, and other supporting systems applied in the pharmaceutical industry. Conclusion: Through PKPA at PT. Prima Medika Laboratories, the author acquired knowledge, skills, and real experience regarding pharmaceutical work in the pharmaceutical industry. Consistent implementation of GMP is key to ensuring the quality of medicines. This experience is expected to serve as a foundation for prospective pharmacists to actively participate in the pharmaceutical industry.