Responsible Person (RP) Services
Moving medicines through markets is a major responsibility, but the regulatory side shouldn't feel like a roadblock. At Apotech, we see the Responsible Person (RP) as the anchor of your supply chain. We provide the expert oversight you need to ensure your products are handled safely, legally, and without unnecessary delays.
Our senior RPs don't just sign off on paperwork; they join your team to make compliance feel like a natural part of your business. Whether you are a startup entering the UK or a global firm navigating new rules, we give you the clear, simple direction needed to stay in control.
Why RP Services Matter
In the UK, having an RP is a legal must, but it’s also your best defense for patient safety. The MHRA looks closely at how medicines are tracked and handled. Our goal is to make sure your distribution system is more than just a pile of documents. It should be a smart, defensible process that protects both your business and the people using your products.
We help you balance the strict rules of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) with the need to keep your warehouse and logistics moving. By focusing on data integrity, we make sure every step of your supply chain is backed by solid evidence.
Expert Insight: Good oversight is about staying ahead of the game, not just reacting to audits. See what regulators are looking for in our GMP inspection data insights.
How we can support your team with Responsible Person (RP) Services
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Named Responsible Person Support
Losing an RP shouldn't stop your shipments. We provide experienced RPs to act as your named individual on your distribution license. Our experts fit right into your team, providing senior oversight without the overhead of a full-time hire.
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Supply Chain Governance
The RP's job is to keep your supply chain healthy. We help you check your suppliers, handle product complaints, and ensure your Quality Management System (QMS) is working exactly as it should.
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Inspection Readiness and Support
Our team knows exactly how the MHRA checks an RP’s work. We help you prepare for inspections, host the auditors, and build remediation plans if gaps are found, ensuring you remain in a permanent state of readiness.
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UK and EU Coordination
If you move products across borders, we help coordinate your UK and EU roles. This ensures your rules and records are consistent, making EU regulatory submissions and cross-border shipping much simpler.
Trusted by top-tier teams worldwide
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Audits conducted in the last year
800
Network of expert GxP auditors
110
Countries covered
Why choose Apotech for Responsible Person (RP) services
We help life sciences companies maintain a safe and compliant supply chain with an embedded model that strengthens your Quality Assurance culture.
Global Distribution Specialists
Our network of 800+ senior consultants knows the ins and outs of global shipping and local laws. We ensure your UK distribution is compliant while fitting into your broader global goals.
Regulatory and Inspection-Led Expertise
We understand how regulators evaluate an RP in the real world. Our experts use their experience to design systems that are both defensible under review and easy to manage day-to-day.
Competitive Pricing
By using our local network of experts, we keep travel and expense costs low. This allows us to provide high-level, specialist RP support that is affordable and scaled to your business size.
Flexible, Embedded Service
Whether you need a temporary RP, help fixing a compliance gap, or a permanent partner to oversee your distribution, we adapt to your timeline and budget.
Featured case studies
GMP QA Consulting
GMP QA Consulting Introduction Global API Manufacturer The client was an API manufacturer, with a need for some support to cope with a deviation backlog. Apotech consultant: Two QA Consultants, with backgrounds in sterile devices. Types of Audits GMP Tools: Ishikawa, 5M Audit Locations Europe Scope of work Under the QA director supervision, our consultant…
Batch Release as EU Qualified Person
Batch Release as EU Qualified Person Introduction Our client is a vertically integrated company in chemical synthesis and manufacturing of generic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Drug Products. Standards and references Scope of work Remote batch certification and release of medicinal products Provide regulatory expertise as requested Review Marketing Authorisation variations Perform training with impacted…
Responsible Person (RP) Services FAQs
At Apotech, we offer full transparency on our Quality Person (QP) services. We aim to make the process as simple to understand as possible and are always on hand to answer any questions you might have.
Here are some of the questions we get asked most often.
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