African Pharmaceutical
Distribution Association

Officially formed in October 2019 as the only pharmaceutical distribution association that spans the African continent, the African Pharmaceutical Distribution Association (APDA) strives to improve the efficient distribution of pharmaceuticals throughout Africa and promote collaboration within medicine supply chains.

Following an early-2018 project to assess the need and desirability of a new Association, the first exploratory …

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Webinar: Qualification and Certification in Pharmaceutical Distribution

Theme: Qualification and Certification in Pharmaceutical Distribution: Ensuring Quality and Compliance

Ensuring the quality of medicines starts with strengthening pharmaceutical distribution systems.

This webinar, co-organized by ADPA (African Pharmaceutical Distribution Association) and QUAMED (Quality Medicines for All Association), will highlight qualification and certification procedures as key tools for guaranteeing the quality and regulatory compliance of pharmaceutical supply chains in Africa.

It will provide a space for discussion on current practices, challenges, and shared experiences, while emphasizing the role of certification in building trust and improving the efficiency of pharmaceutical distribution systems.

Our Members & Leadership

Following an early-2018 project to assess the need and desirability of a new Association, the first exploratory meeting was held in Lusaka, Zambia in November 2018, and the formation of a Pan-African pharmaceutical distribution association was further discussed.