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Pharmaceutical Deviation Trend Analysis Checklist

Unlock proactive pharmaceutical quality control. Our Deviation Trend Analysis Checklist helps identify patterns, mitigate risks, and ensure continuous improvement - before issues escalate. Optimize your processes and strengthen your compliance.

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Deviation Identification & Data Collection

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Gather and record details of each deviation event, including date, time, product, equipment, personnel involved, and initial assessment.

Deviation Date

Deviation Time

Product Affected

Equipment Involved

Brief Description of Deviation

Batch Number (if applicable)

Personnel Involved (Primary)

Categorization & Coding

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Assign appropriate categories and codes to each deviation based on pre-defined classifications (e.g., equipment failure, operator error, raw material issue).

Deviation Category

Severity Level

Deviation Number/ID

Affected Systems/Areas

Coding System

Root Cause Analysis Documentation

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Detail the steps taken to investigate the root cause of each deviation, including CAPA plan assignment.

Detailed Description of the Deviation Event

Initial Hypothesis of Root Cause

Investigation Techniques Employed (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone Diagram)

Summary of Investigation Findings

Identified Root Cause(s)

Number of Contributing Factors

Investigator Signature

Date of Root Cause Determination

Trend Identification & Analysis

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Analyze collected data to identify patterns, frequencies, and potential systemic issues across deviations.

Number of Deviations in Trend

Identified Trend Type (e.g., Increasing, Decreasing, Stable)

Detailed Description of Observed Trend

Start Date of Trend Observation

End Date of Trend Observation (if applicable)

Affected Process Steps (Select all that apply)

Pareto Chart Creation

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Develop a Pareto chart to visually represent the relative importance of different deviation categories.

Deviation Frequency

Deviation Impact Score (e.g., Cost, Time, Quality)

Deviation Category (for Pareto Chart Sorting)

Notes on Pareto Chart Data

Pareto Chart Visual Representation (Image/Graph)

Corrective & Preventative Actions (CAPA) Tracking

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Document and track the implementation and effectiveness of CAPA plans to address identified trends and prevent recurrence.

CAPA Plan Description

CAPA Plan Implementation Date

Estimated Completion Time (Days)

Assigned Departments/Teams

Planned Completion Date

CAPA Owner Signature

Status (%)

Effectiveness Verification

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Verify and document the effectiveness of implemented CAPA plans, demonstrating a reduction in the frequency or impact of identified deviation trends.

Post-CAPA Deviation Frequency (Events/Month)

Deviation Frequency Reduction (%)

Date of Initial Effectiveness Review

Detailed Description of Verification Activities Performed

Overall Effectiveness Assessment

Justification for Effectiveness Assessment (if not 'Effective')

Reviewer Signature

Next Review Date

Reporting & Review

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Generate reports summarizing deviation trends and their analysis, and review findings with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Quality Assurance, Manufacturing).

Report Generation Date

Total Deviations Analyzed in Reporting Period

Overall Trend Assessment (Based on Analysis)

Summary of Key Trend Observations

Supporting Trend Charts/Graphs

Recommendations for Future Investigation/Improvement

Reviewer Signature

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