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MASTER LIST OF SOP’S:

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A central document or database that keeps track of every SOP in a company is called a Master List of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Teams can use it as a quick-reference registry to access, track, and manage each SOP's lifespan.Lorem ipsum dolor sit

IMPORTANCE:

Regulatory Compliance
 Ensures adherence to GxP (Good Clinical, Laboratory, ManufacturingPractices), FDA, EMA, ICH, ISO, or other regulatory standards.
Audit Readiness
 Auditors and inspectors often request a master SOP list to verify documentation, review procedures, and ensure consistent practices.
Operational Efficiency
 Helps team members find the correct procedures quickly, reducing errors and training gaps.
Version Control
 Avoids confusion by ensuring teams work with the most up-to-date and approved version of a procedure.

COMPONENTS:

Field	Description
SOP Number	Unique identifier(SOP-001)
Title	Descriptive title of procedure
Department	Functional area responsible(QA,PV)
Effective date	When the  SOP goes into force
Version number	Help track updates(1.0,2.0)
Status	Draft/Active/Archive/Under revision
Next review date	Sops must be review periodically
Approval date	Date when final approval was given
Approvers	Names or roles of approvals

CATEGORIES OF SOP’S:

Examples:

1. Quality Assurance
2. Pharmacovigilance
3. Clinical Data Management
4. Information Technology
5. Human resources
6. Clinical operations
7. Business development
8. Statistics