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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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