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Pharmaceutical Site Master File (SMF)

A Site Master File brings together factual information about a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, its activities and its quality management system. Use this section to understand the document’s purpose and browse published documents and related SOPs.

Site Master File documents

Review each document’s preview, topics, page count and access details before downloading or purchasing.

Site Master File: purpose and scope

The SMF describes the particular site. It should reflect the actual premises, personnel, equipment and operations rather than present a generic description of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

01

Site and manufacturing activities

Company and site details, authorised activities and the scope of manufacturing operations.

02

Pharmaceutical quality system

An overview of quality management, release arrangements, supplier controls and quality risk management.

03

Personnel, premises and equipment

Organisation, training, key manufacturing areas, utilities and significant equipment.

04

Documentation and production

Document control, production activities, quality control and relevant validation arrangements.

05

Distribution and quality oversight

Distribution, complaints, recalls and self-inspection arrangements relevant to the site.

06

Maintenance and review

Keep the overview and referenced supporting information aligned with actual site activities and approved changes.

Choose the right Site Master File document

For pharmaceutical QA teams, site management and document owners preparing or updating a manufacturing-site overview.

SMF document or template

Look for a structure you can complete with the actual site details and supporting references. Check the preview before selecting a file.

SMF preparation SOP

Use a procedure to define how the SMF is drafted, reviewed, approved and maintained. A procedure and the completed site document have different purposes.

Common questions

Is an SMF the same as a Validation Master Plan?

They serve different purposes. The SMF describes the manufacturing site and its operations; the VMP defines the site’s qualification and validation programme.

Does an SOP replace the Site Master File?

An SOP can describe how to prepare, review and maintain an SMF. The completed SMF must contain factual information for the particular manufacturing site.

What should I check before choosing an SMF template?

Read the preview and public contents, confirm the document format, and identify the sections that need your site information. Confirm the complete page count and included documents on the individual listing.