QUALITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Risk assessment consists of the identification of hazards and the analysis and evaluation of risks associated with exposure to those hazards as defined below. Quality risk assessments begin with a well-defined problem description or risk question. When the risk in question is well defined, an appropriate risk management tool and the types of information needed … Read more

UNDERSTANDING PROCESS VALIDATION APPROACH IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY

PROCESS VALIDATION Process validation is defined as the collection and evaluation of data from the process design stage through commercial production, which establishes scientific evidence that a process is capable of consistently delivering quality product. Process validation involves a series of activities taking place over the lifecycle of the product and process. This guidance describes … Read more

QbD ELEMENTS

These are possible approaches to gaining a more systematic, enhanced understanding of the product and process under development. Quality Target Product Profile (QTPP): A prospective summary of the quality characteristics of a drug product that ideally will be achieved to ensure the desired quality, taking into account safety and efficacy of the drug product. The … Read more

UNDERSTANDING PRE-REQUISITES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Technology transfer is both integral and critical to drug discovery and development process for new medicinal drug products. A major decision focuses on that point where the idea or process is advanced from a research-oriented program to targeted toward commercialization. Generally, the cost of product development rises dramatically during the pilot scale-up and initial production … Read more