About Us

5Ws Consulting was started by a career FDA investigator and compliance officer specializing in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supported by a network of retired FDA, government, and industry professionals, 5Ws' years of experience delivers comprehensive, quality, and sustainable results.

Audits

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Audits

5Ws performs:
FDA Mock cGMP six system audits/inspections in:
Sterile, Solid, Liquid, Oil, Cream, Patch formulations and APIs
Pre-approval inspection preparation
Directed inspections
Deviations and OOS investigations

Review

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Review

What you send to the FDA can be crucial
Our reviews assure that your:

FDA 483 responses
FDA warning letter responses
CAPAs
SOP
investigations
analytical methods
Other GMP related documents

Meet FDA expectations,
clearly convey the intended meaning,
and sufficiently address the issue.

Training

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Training

Interactive courses on:
1. Integrity/GMP for the Pharmaceutical Industry (Think like an FDA investigator)
2. OOS and Complaint Investigations
3. Aseptic techniques.
4. Overview of CGMP 210/211

Short training sessions on directed subjects
Q&A Sessions with your people

Remediation

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Remediation

Realize Lasting Improvements

We work together with your personnel to realize lasting improvements:
Review/Discuss/Align
Training (OJT & Formal)
CAPA Tracking
Periodic Verification Audits

Additional Services

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FDA Meeting Support
Preparation and Response Strategies


FDA Meeting/Presentation:
Mock meeting dry run

5Ws will attend FDA meetings to respond as needed

DEA Audits:
Ensure Full DEA Record-Keeping Compliance


Experienced In:
Mock DEA Audit
Controlled substance security requirements
DEA Due Diligence policies

Staff Augmentation
We have SMEs To Fit Your Needs and Budget


Internal & External Specialists Availble For:
Project Management
Quality & Compliance
Audit and Remediation

CV provided for matched experts

Our Team

FORMER FDA OFFICIALS

Investigators
Analysts
Compliance Officers
Reviewers
SMEs

FORMER PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY OFFICIALS:

Directors
SMEs
Managers
Chemists
Microbiologists

Owner & Principal Consultant

FDA Retired

JOSE R. HERNANDEZ

  • Retired from an FDA career with a wide range of Investigation, compliance, and laboratory experience across the globe.
Certified:
  • FDA Level III Drug Investigator
  • Attained Level 5 US Secret Clearance When With FDA
  • FDA Criminal Investigator
Expertise:
  • FDA Six Systems cGMP Pharmaceutical Auditing
  • USFDA Pre-approval and Routine CGMP Pharmaceutical Audits
  • OOS Investigations
  • Medical Devices and Biological Product Inspection

Industry Experts With A Lifetime of Trust Providing:

Comprehensive CAPA Plans, Audit Responses

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contact information

  • HQ: Richmond, VA, USA
  • Phone: +1 (804) 402-2237
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