Month: July 2025

In-Process and Final Product Quality Control Tests

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In-Process and Final Product Quality Control Tests

In-Process and Final Product Quality Control Tests are essential for ensuring pharmaceutical product quality.  In-Process and Final Product Quality Control Tests check parameters during manufacturing process and confirm safety, efficacy, and compliance before release. In-Process Quality Tests: Weight Variation: Ensures consistent weight across capsules. Conducted by weighing individual capsules and comparing with average weight. Moisture … Read more

Filling, Finishing, and Special Techniques of Formulation

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Filling, Finishing, and Special Techniques of Formulation

Filling, Finishing, and Special Techniques of Formulation involve accurately transferring the formulated product into suitable containers, followed by sealing, labeling, and inspection to ensure quality. Specialized techniques enhance stability, efficacy, and product appeal. Filling, Finishing, and Special Techniques of Formulation also include advanced processes like lyophilization, aseptic processing, and microencapsulation to improve shelf-life, precision dosing, … Read more

Medicinal Chemistry Introduction

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Medicinal Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry is an interdisciplinary science that lies at the intersection of chemistry, especially synthetic organic chemistry, and pharmacology, with contributions from biochemistry, computational chemistry, and molecular biology. It is a field dedicated to the discovery, development, and understanding of new substances that can be used as medicines. Principles of Drug Design Effective drug design … Read more

Size of Capsules

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Size of Capsules

Size of capsules refers to the standardized dimensions and volume of empty capsules used to encapsulate medicines or supplements. Capsule sizes range from 000 (largest) to 5 (smallest), based on fill volume. Choosing the right size of capsules ensures accurate dosing, ease of ingestion, and formulation efficiency. Hard gelatin capsules are available in various sizes, … Read more

Production of Hard Gelatin Capsule Shells

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Production of Hard Gelatin Capsule Shells

Production of Hard gelatin capsules shells involves dipping stainless steel pins into a gelatin solution to form capsule halves. Production of Hard Gelatin Capsule Shells – Precise control in viscosity, temperature, and drying ensures consistent capsule quality for pharmaceutical use. The manufacturing of empty hard gelatin capsule shells is a specialized process often done on … Read more

National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)

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National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM)

What is National List of Essential Medicines? The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) is a list of medicines that are considered essential for public health. It is published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and forms the basis of Schedule I of DPCO. Criteria for Inclusion in NLEM: Public Health Importance: Drugs … Read more

Offences and Penalties under DPCO 2013

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Offences and Penalties under DPCO, 2013

Introduction to Offences and Penalties under DPCO 2013 Below we have described the key offences and penalties under DPCO 2013 for drug pricing violations and non-compliance with Indian pharma regulations. Offences: Overcharging Beyond Ceiling Price: Selling a scheduled formulation at a price higher than the ceiling price. Failure to Display Price Lists: Manufacturers and retailers … Read more

Introduction to NPPA

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Introduction to NPPA

Get an introduction to NPPA and its role in regulating drug prices ensuring availability and protecting consumer interests in India. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was established in 1997 by the Government of India under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Its main purpose is to control pharmaceutical drug prices, ensure … Read more