Understanding Drug Product Assay and Potency

Drug Product Assay and Potency

In this discussion, we will delve into two very important terms associated with drug products: drug product assay and drug product potency. The aim is to clear vision on their interrelation, differences, and significance, as guided by the ICH guideline Q2 R2, which focuses on analytical method validation. Drug Product Assay Definition and Purpose A … Read more

Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) Overview

Flow Injection Analysis

The instrument being discussed in this context is known as a Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA). Its primary function is to automate several processes typically associated with conventional wet chemistry procedures. Specifically, the Flow Injection Analysis is designed to perform tasks such as automatically picking up samples, mixing them with the required reagents, and subsequently detecting … Read more

Tablet TWINNING Defects and Solution

Tablet TWINNING

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, coating tablets requires careful attention to detail to prevent issues like tablet twinning. Twinning is common with capsule-shaped tablets, where two tablets stick together, resembling conjoined twins. This discussion focuses on tablet coating specialists and quality control experts, explaining the causes and solutions for tablet twinning. Tablet Twining: Understanding the Defect When … Read more

Installation Qualification Protocol for Blister Packing Machine with Annexures

Installation Qualification Protocol for Blister Packing Machine

Learn about the Installation Qualification Protocol for Blister Packing Machine along with Annexures. The purpose of this protocol is to establish documentary evidence to ensure that the Blister packing machine received matches the Design specification and also to ensure that it is properly and safely installed. Serial No. Item Description 1.0 PROTOCOL APPROVAL 2.0 OVERVIEW: 2.1 … Read more

Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies in India 2024

Pharmaceutical Companies in India

There are many pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in India, but only a few are leading in the manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceutical products. We have prepared a list of India’s top 10 pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in 2024 according to recent data obtained from different sources. The list is based on their current growth with their regulatory approval and … Read more

Qualification and Types of Qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ)

Qualification and Types of Qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ,and PQ)

Qualification refers to activities undertaken to demonstrate that utility and equipment are suitable for their intended use and performing properly. Qualification Definition: It is the action of providing and documenting that equipment or ancillary systems are properly installed, work correctly, and accurately leading to the expected results. Qualification is a part of validation but individual … Read more

Importance of Differential Pressure in Pharmaceutical

differential pressure in pharmaceutical

Differential pressure in pharmaceuticals helps to prevent contamination and cross-contamination. A Magnehelic gauge device is used to measure the pressure difference between the two adjacent sections. The gauge has two inlets point for the pressure that is connected to the area being monitored. Differential pressure is the pressure that differentiates between the pressure of the atmosphere of … Read more

Dissolution Test Apparatus / Types of DT Apparatus Methods and Medium

Dissolution test apparatus uses

A Dissolution Test is used for in vitro Testing of the Tablets and Capsules. Dissolution provides the product Release info to know the drug delivery. Dissolution apparatus are used throughout the product development life cycle, from Product release to stability testing and study of the product data from product to product. Then after passing or approval from the … Read more

Blender Installation Qualification Protocol/ Annexures

Blender Installation Qualification Protocol/ Annexures

The purpose of the Blender Installation Qualification protocol is to establish documentary evidence to ensure that the Pillar Type Blender system received matches the Design specification and also to ensure that it is properly and safely installed. The equipment shall be used for blending different granules/powders to be used in the formulation. The equipment shall … Read more

Operational Qualification Protocol of Pillar Type Blender

Operational Qualification Protocol of Pillar Type Blender

The aim of developing the Operational Qualification Protocol of Pillar Type Blender is to collect enough details about the Pillar Type Blender. We want to set out the conditions needed for this machine and ensure that everything it does matches what it was designed for. We also want to ensure that the limits mentioned in … Read more

Blender Performance Qualification Protocol/ Annexures

Blender Performance Qualification Protocol

The objective of developing and executing the Blender Performance Qualification protocol is to document the verification of all aspects of the equipment that can affect product quality. To make an impact assessment of the critical components of the equipment on the material to establish, check, and document the performance of equipment in the established/predetermined operating … Read more

Auto Coater Operational Qualification Protocol/ Annexures

Auto Coater Operational Qualification Protocol

The purpose of the Auto Coater Operational Qualification protocol is to establish the documentary evidence to ensure that the installed Auto Coater shall operate reproducibly and consistently within its full dynamic range of operation according to the manufacturer’s specifications. SERIAL NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION 1.0 PROTOCOL APPROVAL 2.0 OVERVIEW: 2.1 Objective 2.2 Purpose 2.3 Scope 2.4 … Read more

Auto Coater Performance Qualification Protocol

Auto Coater Performance Qualification Protocol

The purpose of the Auto Coater Performance Qualification protocol is to verify that the equipment produces the desired output. Once the equipment is installed and Operational qualification is done, we shall plan to check its performance. The equipment’s working capacity is challenged by charging the equipment with the maximum and minimum capacity of the equipment. … Read more

List of Stamps, Colors and Types of Document Copies (Master, Controlled, and Obsolete Copy)

MASTER, ABSOLUTE AND CONTROLLED COPY STAMP

Below learn about the List of Stamps, Colors and Types of Document Copies (Master, Controlled, and Obsolete Copy) and the difference between Controlled documents and uncontrolled Documents used in the Pharmaceutical documents system. Types of Document Copies in Pharmaceuticals: Master Documents: The originally approved copy of a document Is marked as a “MASTER COPY” stamp … Read more

SOP for estimation of Nickel (IS 12122 -1987)

Standard working procedure for estimation of Nickel / Standard Working procedure for Nikel estimation by using AAS Methods. Principle: The Nickel content in the sample is determined by aspirating the sample into the flame of an Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer after pre-concentration. Measured the Absorbance at 232 nm using a Nickel Hollow Cathode Lamp. Limit of … Read more

SOP for Estimation of Sodium (Part 45)

Standard operating/ Working procedure for Estimation of Sodium, Physical and chemical methods of sampling and test for water and wastewater: Part 45 Sodium Principle: When a sodium-containing solution is put into a flame, the brightness of the light passing through it will decrease depending on how much sodium is in the solution. A special lamp … Read more