Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta

Total Quality Control (TQC) and Functions of Total Quality Management (TQM)

Ameduni Plemer^* Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
^*Correspondence: Ameduni Plemer, Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt, Email:

Received: 02-Feb-2023, Manuscript No. PAA-23-19647; Editor assigned: 06-Feb-2023, Pre QC No. PAA-23-19647(PQ); Reviewed: 20-Feb-2023, QC No. PAA-23-19647; Revised: 27-Feb-2023, Manuscript No. PAA-23-19647(R); Published: 06-Mar-2023, DOI: 10.35248/2153-2435.23.14.715

Description

Total Quality control (TQC)

Total quality control refers to the process of aiming to generate a perfect product through a variety of measures that necessitate an organised effort at every stage of production. Although QA specialists are primarily responsible for product quality assurance, it involves numerous departments and specialties within a corporation. To be effective, it must be backed by a collaborative effort. Quality must be built into a drug product during the manufacturing process, and it is influenced through physical infrastructure design, space, ventilation, safety, and cleanliness throughout routine inspections.

Total Quality Management (TQM)

TQM is defined by ISO as "a management style of an organisation focused on quality, based on the participation of all its stakeholders, and oriented at long-term success through client pleasure and advantages to all members of the organisation and society."

The pharmaceutical sector is a critical component of the healthcare system, and any errors in product design or production can have serious, even fatal consequences. Poor medicine quality is not only a health risk, but it is also a waste of money for both the government and individual consumers. As a result, maintaining quality with continual improvement is critical for pharm companies. Total Quality Management (TQM) was born from this notion. TQM focuses on defect prevention rather than fault detection. As a result, TQM is critical for pharmaceutical firms to manufacture better products, assure the maximum safety of the healthcare system, and prevent waste of money for both the government and individual consumers.

Total Quality Management refers to efforts made at the organisational level to create and sustain an environment in which which an organisation continuously improves its ability to provide high-quality products and services to consumers. While there is no commonly accepted approach, TQM attempts typically rely significantly on already defined quality control tools and methodologies. TQM principles must be followed in order to produce high-quality pharmaceutical goods. TQM will also benefit productivity and customer happiness. TQM necessitates the complete commitment of senior management and the oversight of all departments, operators, suppliers, and customers. It is constantly striving for process improvement, which begins with product development and ends through evaluation and review.

Functions of TQM

• Quality standards for the product are set, and precise specifications are written. For manufacturing and control, meticulous, written procedures must be prepared. Raw materials must first be described before being obtained from trustworthy, certified vendors.

• Facilities must be developed, built, and controlled in order to offer a stable environment for maintaining product integrity. Technology that is economical, easily cleaned, and sanitised must be chosen.

• Personnel must be adequately trained. The instructions they employ must be in writing and authorised by responsible personnel.

• Distribution departments are in charge of monitoring the shipping and handling of products utilising inventory-control systems.

• The marketing staff must be sensitive to customer needs and responsive to complaints.

• QA is always present and grants permission only after analysing and assuring that the entire manufacturing process has been completed satisfactorily and that all aspects of the GMPs have been met.