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
| Role | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Study Administrator / Pharmacist | Configure products, warehouses, and supply chain rules |
| Depot / Warehouse staff | Manage central inventory and shipments to sites |
| Site pharmacist / CRC | Receive, dispense, and reconcile IMP at the site |
| Monitor / Sponsor | Review 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
- Inventory management — warehouse and site-level stock tracking
- Internal transfers — move IP codes between locations or warehouses
- Dashboard & analytics — real-time supply chain visibility with charts
Dashboard & Analytics
The IMP Dashboard provides real-time visibility into supply chain operations through 4 dashboard views:
| Dashboard | Audience | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Dashboard | IMP Manager, Study Admin | Warehouses, products, measure categories, sites, receipts |
| General Dashboard | IMP Staff | Delivery requests, dispenses, product expiry alerts |
| Warehouse Dashboard | Warehouse Manager | Kits in stock, delivery requests, receipts, returns |
| Products Summary | IMP Manager | Net inventory per product across warehouses and sites |
Charts
Four chart types provide visual analytics:
- Requests Chart — delivery request distribution by status
- Dispenses Chart — dispense status breakdown
- Receipts Chart — receipt status distribution
- Returns Chart — return status pipeline