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Controlled Substance Pharmaceutical Drug Testing and Analysis: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 19, 2023

By using advanced analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and NMR, pharmaceutical companies can accurately identify and quantify controlled substances, verify product quality, and meet regulatory standards.

image showing a modern lab bench with bottles of pharmaceuticals. In the background, you can see artful representations of the chemical structures of various opiates, highlighting the focus on the analytical testing of controlled substances in pharmaceuticals.

Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

By Editorial Team | Jan 19, 2023

The Scoville Heat Scale, devised by Wilbur Scoville in 1912, has long been the benchmark for measuring the pungency of chili peppers and other spicy foods. While the original method was a sensory test, modern laboratory professionals rely on more objective, precise...

Pharmaceutical Drug USP Test Methods

By Editorial Team | Jan 17, 2023

U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) is an organization whose main goal is to help improve human health by creating standards to ensure higher quality and safer pharmaceuticals, foods, and dietary supplements (learn more about USP standards). The FDA enforces standards set by...

X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Compound Identification: Unlocking the Secrets of Material Structure

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 17, 2023

XRD provides valuable insights into the crystal structure, phase composition, and properties of materials.

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Polyherbal Supplement Testing: Ensuring Safety and Efficacy

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 16, 2023

Polyherbal supplements are increasingly popular for their potential health benefits, but ensuring their safety and efficacy requires comprehensive testing. This guide explains the importance of testing polyherbal supplements, the various methods used, and how these practices contribute to consumer confidence.

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Pharmaceutical Particle Size Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 15, 2023

Pharmaceutical particle size analysis is a fundamental aspect of drug development, manufacturing, and quality control.

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Biosimilars: A Comprehensive Overview

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 14, 2023

What are Biosimilars? Biosimilars are biologic medical products that are highly similar to an already approved reference biologic drug, also known as the originator or innovator biologic. These reference drugs are typically complex, large-molecule drugs derived...