Laporan Praktik Kerja Profesi Apoteker Industri Farmasi

Abstract

Background: The pharmaceutical industry is a business entity that has a license in accordance with the provisions of the law to carry out activities related to the manufacture of drugs or drug ingredients. Drug manufacturing is the entire stage of activities in producing drugs, which includes the procurement of raw materials and packaging materials, production, packaging, quality control, and quality assurance until the drugs are ready for distribution. Drug manufacturing encompasses all stages of drug production, including procurement of raw materials and packaging materials, production, packaging, quality control, and quality assurance until the drugs are ready for distribution. Objectives: The PKPA held at PT. Faratu Pharmaceutical Industry aims to improve prospective pharmacists' understanding of the role, function, position, and responsibilities of pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry; equip prospective pharmacists with the insight, knowledge, skills, and practical experience to perform pharmaceutical work in the pharmaceutical industry; and provide prospective pharmacists with the opportunity to learn the principles of CPOB and their application in the pharmaceutical industry. Method: The PKPA was conducted from April 8 - May 30, 2025 at PT. Faratu, located at Jl. Raya Narogong, RT.001/RW.006, Cikiwul, Kec. Bantar Gebang, Bekasi City, West Java, for 5 days a week with 8 working hours from 08.00 - 17.00 WIB. Results: Pharmaceutical activities at PT. Faratu comply with and implement government regulations, namely Food and Drug Supervisory Agency Regulation No. 7 of 2024 concerning Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP aims to ensure that drugs are produced consistently, meet established standards, and are suitable for their intended use. The implementation of GMP in the pharmaceutical industry is evidenced by the possession of a GMP certificate issued by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM). The GMP guidelines cover various aspects that affect drug quality during the production process Conclusion: PKPA at PT. Faratu equips prospective pharmacists with critical insights, skills, creativity, and practical experience in thinking that builds knowledge through pharmaceutical work in the industry through PKPA induction, as well as explanations from mentors and the assignment of special tasks and direct opportunities to learn the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), both in terms of theory (SOP) and its application in the pharmaceutical industry.