Formulation development is an area of pharmaceutical product development that determines a product's patentability, lifecycle, and ultimately its success or failure.
Formulation Development Steps Include
- Pre-formulation
- Analytical Assay Development and Characterization
- Particle Size Analysis and Characterization
- Dissolution Testing
- Excipient Screening
- Dosage Form Development
Formulation development also includes assessing drug delivery technologies and delivery device compatibility. Analytical chemists assess solubility, bioavailability in-vivo, stability and compatibility with the delivery system.
Instruments Used in Formulation Development
- Particle Size Analyzers
- Dissolution Apparatuses
- Fluorometers
Consider When Choosing Formulation Development Solutions for your Laboratory
Formulation development lab instruments vary in available analysis and capabilities, so it is important to identify the key information that must be obtained from your analysis. Once you have identified the appropriate type of instrument for your formulation development needs, the following factors are key considerations as you evaluate various offerings from available manufacturers: accuracy, sensitivity, resolution, signal/noise, bench-top dimensions, portability, and multi-parameter testing capabilities.
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