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IMP

# Application
Last updated: 04/14/2026

Business definition of IMP — investigational medicinal product supply chain for clinical trials.

What it is

The IMP (Investigational Medicinal Product) module manages the full supply chain lifecycle for clinical trial medications — from product registration and warehouse setup, through site delivery and receipt, to dispensing, returns, and inventory reconciliation.

IMP can operate in PSP (patient support program) mode for flexible dispensing, or in Randomization mode when product assignment is tied to the Randomization module.

Who uses it

RoleTypical use
Study Administrator / PharmacistConfigure products, warehouses, and supply chain rules
Depot / Warehouse staffManage central inventory and shipments to sites
Site pharmacist / CRCReceive, dispense, and reconcile IMP at the site
Monitor / SponsorReview supply chain audit trail and inventory status

Key capabilities

  • Product registry with units of measure, barcodes, and expiration tracking
  • Central depot and site pharmacy configuration
  • IP code generation, delivery requests, receipts, dispenses, and returns
  • CRF-linked dispensing events and attachment collection
ApplicationIMPSupply ChainRTSM
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