1) A systematic change control process is important in the pharmaceutical industry to ensure that any changes made to products or systems are properly documented, reviewed, and approved. Major changes may require regulatory approval while minor changes do not.
2) The procedure involves an initiating department submitting a change request form detailing the proposed change and its justification. Changes are classified as major or minor. Major changes such as formulation or manufacturing process changes require approval from quality assurance.
3) A structured change control system provides benefits like consistent management of changes, maintaining documentation and history of changes, and demonstrating regulatory compliance.