| dc.description.abstract | Background : The pharmaceutical industry is a strategic sector in public health development, with the responsibility to provide medicines that are safe, effective, and of high quality in accordance with government standards. Pharmacists play a vital role in this sector, covering various aspects such as raw material procurement, formulation, production, quality control, storage, distribution, and the development of new pharmaceutical products. To ensure the competence of future pharmacists, practical experience through the Professional Pharmacist Practice (PKPA) program is essential as a bridge between academic theory and real-world-practice.
Objective : The PKPA program aims to provide pharmacy students with a comprehensive understanding of the roles, functions, and responsibilities of pharmacists in the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore, it seeks to enable students to directly observe and apply the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), thereby internalizing standards of quality, safety, and efficiency across all pharmaceutical production processes.
Summary : The PKPA was conducted from March 3 to April 25, 2025, at the Army Health Center Pharmaceutical Institute, a GMP-certified facility. Participants were involved in various activities, including raw material procurement, pharmaceutical production processes, implementation of quality control and quality assurance, storage and warehouse management, product distribution, and evaluation of compliance with pharmaceutical regulations. In addition, students were given opportunities to observe innovations and strategies aimed at enhancing product quality. Through direct involvement, participants gained practical insights into pharmaceutical industry management systems and the challenges of maintaining consistent product quality.
Conclusion : The PKPA program successfully provided pharmacy students with practical knowledge that complemented theoretical learning, while also improving technical skills and professional competence. The program broadened students’ understanding of pharmaceutical industry standards, fostered professionalism, and prepared them to contribute to the advancement and sustainability of the national pharmaceutical industry in the future. | en_US |
