SUMMARY
An effective quality management system is a prerequisite for the effective and successful operation of any modern enterprise, including pharmaceutical companies. It is generally accepted that in such systems, the internal audit process is an important and integral part. The importance of internal audits for the diagnosis and timely adjustment of the pharmaceutical quality system is emphasized in all existing regulations from the proper practices of medicines (in particular, in the GMP and GDP) and in the national licensing conditions for the conduct of economic activities on the production, wholesale and retail sale of medicines. As for all other processes of the pharmaceutical quality system, the effectiveness of internal audits directly depends on the competence of the involved specialists. The level of auditors’ training and their personal qualities acquire special significance for auditing activities.