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Table 2.5 Specic tests for new drug products (solid oral dosage forms)
Types of drug
products
Tests Description
References
Solid oral dosage
forms:
1. Tablets (coated/
uncoated)
2. Hard gelatine
capsules
3. Soft capsules or
granules
(a) Dissolution • It includes measurement of drug substance release from DP (immediate release and
extended-release DP)
• For immediate-release products, tests should be able to exclude products with altered
dissolution rates that can affect bioavailability
• IVIVC (in vitro/in vivo correlation), which is used to establish acceptability criteria
for bioavailability, is used for extended-release dosage forms
Bhavna and
Bhargava
(2022), ICH
Ofcial website
(2023a), Kestur
etal. (2023),
Nickerson etal.
(2018), Chen
etal. (2017a)
(b) Disintegration • Disintegration may be used instead of dissolution for products that dissolve quickly
(within 15min, and are pH dependent. At pH values of 1.2, 4 and 6.8, the dissolution
value is less than 80%) and involves products with high solubility across the
physiological region (>250mL of dose or solubility at pH ranges of 1.2–6.8)
ICH Ofcial
website (2023a),
Nickerson etal.
(2018)
(c) Hardness/
friability
• Used for in-process testing
• In the case of chewable or dispersible tablets, a specic acceptable range should be
included
ICH Ofcial
website (2023a),
Pandit etal.
(2019)
(d) Uniformity of
dosage units
• This test takes into account both the weight of the dosage form and the quantity of the
active ingredient it contains; a pharmacopoeial protocol should be followed
ICH Ofcial
website (2023a),
Chen etal.
(2017b)
(e) Water content • The effect of moisture absorption on DP should be assessed
• The acceptable range can be decided by loss on drying, and moisture detection can be
done by Karl Fischer titration
ICH Ofcial
website (2023a),
Pandit etal.
(2019)
(f) Microbial limits • The overall number of aerobic microbes, the total number of moulds and yeasts and
the absence of any specic harmful bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus,
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella and Escherichia coli) may need to be specied in
accordance with pharmacopoeial guidelines
ICH Ofcial
website (2023a),
Roesti (2019)
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Specic tests and acceptable ranges that must be applied to NDP have been
divided according to the dosage forms, i.e. (ICH Ofcial website 2023a):
1. Solid oral drug products/dosage forms (Table2.5)
2. Liquid oral drug products/dosage forms (Table2.6)
3. Small volume and large volume parenteral (Table2.7)

2.2.4 ICH Q6B Guideline

Test Procedures and Acceptance Criteria for Biotechnological/Biological
Products
According to the broad guidelines provided in this document, a unied set of world-
wide specications for biotechnological and biological products should be dened
and justied to a practical degree.
2.2.4.1 Scope
• The ideas described in this recommendation apply to proteins and protein chains
(polypeptides), as well as to the derivatives and end products (such as conju-
gates) made from them; this also covers proteins and polypeptides extracted
from body uids and tissues.
• This guideline does not include synthetic proteins and polypeptides, cell metabo-
lites, vitamins, heparins, allergenic extracts, DNA products, traditional vaccines,
whole blood, cells and cellular components of blood.
• This guideline is devoid of regulation of clinical/preclinical research material.
2.2.4.2 Specifications
Specic testing is chosen for each product and incorporated into the specications.
Explaining the reasoning behind the acceptable range of acceptance criteria is
essential. Data from lots used in preclinical and clinical investigations, data from
stability studies, data from lots used to demonstrate manufacturing consistency and
pertinent development data should be used to construct and justify acceptance crite-
ria (Pokar et al. 2020; ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guideline 2023; Pallagi
etal. 2018).
These specications have been described under two heads:
1. Specication for drug substances
2. Specications for drug products
2.2.4.2.1 Specifications forDrug Substance
All drug substances must pass the examinations and meet the acceptance standards
indicated in Table2.8. The drug substances should undergo pharmacopeial studies
(such as endotoxin detection) where required.
2.2.4.2.2 Specifications forDrug Products
All drug products must pass the following test tabulated in Table2.9.
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Table 2.6 Specic tests for new drug products (liquid oral dosage forms)
Types of drug
products
Tests Description
References
1. Oral liquids
2. Powders
intended for
reconstitution as
oral liquids
(a) Dosage unit
uniformity
• This test refers to the dosage form’s weight and the amount of
the active ingredient it contains; a pharmacopeial protocol should
be followed
• Applicable on both single- and multi-dose packaging
ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Pandit etal.
(2019)
(b) pH • Strictly followed wherever needed, and the range should be
justied
ICH Ofcial website (2023a)
(c) Microbial limits • The overall number of aerobic microorganisms, the total
number of moulds and yeasts and the absence of any undesirable
bacteria (such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli,
Salmonella and Staphylococcus aureus) may need to be specied.
Following pharmacopeial guidelines, these should be determined
ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Roesti
(2019)
(d) Antimicrobial
preservative content
• An acceptable range should be set
• Generally, testing for antimicrobial preservative concentration
is done at the time of release
De Jong (2016), Ola etal. (2018)
(e) Content of
antioxidant
preservatives
• Antioxidant preservative quantity is tested at the time of release ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Knight
(2014), Pharmacopeial Forum 750 of the
USPC or the USP (2009)
(f) Extractables • Test for the content extracted and released in oral liquids from
containers and closures (e.g. cap liner, rubber stopper, plastic
bottles, etc.)
Pandit etal. (2019), Pharmaceutical
Technology Editorial Advisory Board
(2020)
(g) Alcohol content • Testing for alcohol content can be done by assay to match the
quantity labelled on the label
ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Knight
(2014)
(h) Dissolution • Dissolution testing is included in the case of suspensions and
powders for reconstituted in the form of suspension
• Pharmacopoeial tests are followed. Other tests have to be
justied
Knight (2014), Hiwale etal. (2008)
(Continued)
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Types of drug
products
Tests Description
References
(i) Particle size
distribution
• Applicable on oral suspensions
• Generally performed at the time of release or otherwise justied
• This test can also replace dissolution testing if justied
ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Pandit etal.
(2019), Ola etal. (2018)
(j) Re-dispersibility • Applicable to oral suspension to check re-dispersibility by
shaking method
Ola etal. (2018)
(k) Rheological
properties (viscosity/
specic gravity)
• Applicable to viscous solutions or suspensions
• The acceptance range and test method should be specied
Chan (2014)
(l) Reconstitution
time
• Reconstitution timing should be stated for dry powders
intended for reconstitution
• Diluent selection should be justied
ICH Ofcial website (2023a), Knight
(2014)
(m) Water content • When suitable, a water content test and acceptability criterion
for oral products that need reconstitution should be recommended
Pandit etal. (2019), Lin (2022)
Table 2.6 (continued)
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Table 2.7 Specic tests for NDPs (parenteral dosage forms)
Types of
drug
products
Tests Remarks
References
Parenteral
dosage
forms
(a) Dosage unit
uniformity
• This test refers to both the dosage form’s weight and the amount of the
active ingredient it contains; a pharmacopeial protocol should be followed
• Applicable on powders for reconstitution
• Applicable on both single- and multi-dose packaging
ICH Ofcial website (2023a)
(b) pH • Whenever necessary, this rule must be followed appropriately, and the
range must be validated
ICH Ofcial website (2023a)
(c) Test for sterility • Every item intended for parenteral use needs a test procedure and an
acceptable standard to determine its sterility. This approach may be
recommended for drug items that have undergone terminal sterilisation,
with data collected throughout development and validation supporting
parametric release
Nema and Ludwig (2016), Avis
(2018)
(d) Endotoxins/pyrogens • Specifying the acceptance range and test procedure for endotoxins, such
as the limulus amoebocyte lysate (LAL) test, is essential
• In some cases, it may be appropriate to check for the presence of
pyrogen instead of endotoxins
Akers (2016)
(e) Particulate matter • This test includes acceptable ranges for visible and sub-visible
particulates
Beg etal. (2020)
(f) Water content • Applicable to products intended to be reconstituted and to nonaqueous
parenteral
• Loss on drying test and Karl Fischer titration is used depending upon
set protocols
Radhakrishnan etal. (2019)
(g) Antimicrobial
preservative content
• An acceptable range should be set
• Generally, testing for antimicrobial preservative concentration is done at
the time of release
ICH (1999)
(h) Content of
antioxidant preservatives
• Antioxidant preservative quantity is tested at the time of release ICH (1999)
(Continued)
2 Design ofMaterials andProduct Specications forPharmaceutical Dosage Forms
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Types of
drug
products
Tests Remarks
References
(i) Extractables • Test for the content extracted and released in oral liquids from
containers and closures (e.g. cap liner, rubber stopper, plastic bottles, etc.)
• More strictly followed as compared to oral liquids
Houston etal. (2022)
(j) Functionality testing
of delivery systems
• Delivery systems are those in which parenteral preparations are
generally packaged as auto- injector cartridges or prelled syringes;
functionality tests should be conducted according to established protocols
• Generally performed in-process
ICH (1999)
(k) Osmolarity • The product’s osmolarity should be maintained according to the set
tonicity of the product
Sangeetha etal. (2022)
(l) Particle size
distribution
• Applicable on injectable suspensions
• Generally performed at the time of release or otherwise justied
• This test can also replace dissolution testing if justied
Geigert (2019b)
(m) Re-dispersibility • Applicable to injectable suspensions to check re-dispersibility by
shaking method
Elder (2017)
(n) Reconstitution time • Reconstitution timing should be stated for all parenteral intended
reconstitution
• Diluent selection should be justied
Elder (2017)
Table 2.7 (continued)
A. Kishore et al.
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Table 2.8 Specic tests for drug substances
S.No.
Test name Description
References
1 Appearance
and
description
• The physical appearance (solid/liquid) and colour
of drug substances should be specied
Knight
(2014),
Pokar etal.
(2020)
2 Identity • Tests for identity must be exact and based on the
chemical structure or other distinctive characteristics
• Several test methods (physicochemical,
immunochemical and biological) may be necessary to
prove identity
3 Purity and
impurities
• Results for purity and impurities are method-
dependent. A combination of methods is used to
determine purity. Analytical techniques can be
improved by separating the intended product from
impurities and related chemicals
• Impurities are categorised into two parts: (1)
process and (2) product related; separation techniques
should be optimised accordingly
4 Potency • Specications should include a pertinent, veried
potency assay
5 Quantity • An appropriate assay should be used to calculate
the drug substance’s quantity, which is often based on
protein content (mass)
• It might not be necessary to make a different
quantity determination in circumstances where
product manufacturing is based on potency
Table 2.9 Specic tests for drug products
S.No.
Test name Description
References
1 Appearance
and description
• The physical appearance (solid/liquid), colour and
transparency of the DP should be specied
Knight
(2014)
2 Identity • Tests for identity must be exact and based on the
chemical structure or other distinctive characteristics
• Several test methods (physicochemical,
immunochemical and biological) may be necessary to
prove identity
• Evaluation tests for a DP may also be
implemented for the rm establishment of identity
Knight
(2014)
3 Purity and
impurities
• During the DP’s production, storage or both,
impurities may be created or enhanced
• Impurities may be process related (if same as drug
substance, the examination is not mandatory) or
deterioration product while manufacturing or storage
(impurities should be quantied and acceptability
range should be decided)
• Separation techniques should be optimised
according to the desired product, deterioration
product from drug substance and excipients also
Pokar etal.
(2020)
(Continued)
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2.2.5 ICH Q8R2 Guidelines fortheProduct Specification
Pharmaceutical development aims to create high-quality products through manufac-
turing to deliver the products’ intended performance consistently. Quality should be
incorporated into products from the outset because they cannot be tested into them.
Data from pharmaceutical development studies can provide a foundation for quality
risk management. The development section aims to give reviewers and inspectors a
thorough grasp of the product and manufacturing procedure. The minimum approach
and enhanced knowledge approaches are the best keys in pharmaceutical develop-
ment studies. Critical formulation characteristics and process variables are typically
determined by evaluating the degree to which their change can affect the efcacy
of the DP.
The applicant also has the option of conducting pharmaceutical development
studies, which may result in a better understanding of how well a product performs
across a broader range of material characteristics, process parameters and process-
ing options; this information, in turn, can be converted into scientic understanding
that can further be used to establish more expanded design spaces. The design space
ensures the quality of the nished product, a multidimensional combination of the
properties of the raw material and process parameters. More adaptable regulatory
methods must be created to enable this. Regulatory decisions are predicated on risk
via review or inspections:
• Decrease in post-approval submissions
• Enhancement in the manufacturing process
• Real-time quality control
The foundation for science-based submissions and the regulatory assessment of
those submissions is the degree of knowledge attained, not the volume of data
(Narayan 2011; Mishra etal. 2018).
S.No.
Test name Description
References
4 Potency • Specications should include a pertinent, veried
potency assay
Pokar etal.
(2020)
5 Quantity • An appropriate assay should be used to calculate
the drug substance’s quantity, which is often based on
protein content (mass)
• It might not be necessary to make a different
quantity determination in circumstances where
product manufacturing is based on potency
Pokar etal.
(2020)
6 General tests • For the examination of the DP’s functions,
physical description and the evaluation of other
quality parameters are necessary. These tests may
include, for instance, pH and osmolarity testing
Davis (2013)
7 Additional
testing for
unique dosage
forms
• Some particular dosage forms may require testing
in addition to those listed above
Davis (2013)
Table 2.9 (continued)
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2.2.5.1 Q8(R2): Structure—Parent Guideline (Knight 2014)
1. Pharmaceutical Development: Introduction
2. Components of the Drug Product
(a) Drug Substance
(b) Excipients
3. Drug Product
(a) Formulation Development
(b) Overages
(c) Physicochemical and Biological Properties
4. Manufacturing Process Development
5. Container Closure System
6. Microbiological Attributes
7. Compatibility
2.2.5.1.1 Pharmaceutical Development: Introduction
Pharmaceutical development aims to create a high-quality product and its produc-
tion method to consistently achieve the product’s desired performance. Scientic
understanding assists in formulating the design space, specications and manufac-
turing controls based on information and expertise gathered through pharmaceutical
development research and manufacturing experience. Pharmaceutical development
study data can establish a foundation for effective risk management. It should be
noted that directly checking the quality of the nal product is impractical. However,
quality maintenance is crucial throughout each phase of product development.
This section should provide the concepts through which one can understand
whether the selected dosage form and proposed formulation are correct for the
intended dosage form or not. At the very least, it is necessary to identify and support
control techniques for those elements of drug ingredients, excipients, container
closing systems and manufacturing methods that are crucial to product quality.
Critical formulation characteristics and process variables are often determined by
evaluating the degree to which their modication can affect the efcacy of the
medicinal product (Maguire etal. 2017; Fahmy etal. 2013).
2.2.5.1.2 Components ofDrug Product
Drug Substances
Any DP comprises drug substances and excipients in the form of the formulation.
Drug substances are a vital part of DPs, highly affecting the product performance
due to their biological and physicochemical properties. Solubility, particle size,
water content, biological activity, crystal properties and permeability are some
examples of physicochemical and biological properties that may need investigation.
These qualities might be connected, so it may be necessary to consider them all.
ICH guidelines Q6A and Q6B provide detailed information about the NDS and
DP.The drug-excipient interaction study also plays an essential role in pharmaceuti-
cal development (PDA 2023).
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Excipients
An excipient is another prominent product ingredient that can alter bioavailability,
stability and manufacturability. When relevant, the compatibility of excipients with
each other should be assessed. Excipients must demonstrate the ability to function
throughout the designated DP shelf life and full their intended purpose. Examples
of such excipients include disintegrants, antioxidants, release-controlling agents
and penetration enhancers. The safety prole of each excipient should be examined
in accordance with regulatory guidelines (Maguire etal. 2017).
2.2.5.1.3 Drug Product
Formulation Development
A descriptive summary of the formulation’s development process should be pro-
vided, along with a list of essential qualities for the product’s quality. Consider the
intended use and route of administration. Information from formal experimental
designs can be used to identify critical or interacting variables and ensure the DP’s
quality. The formulation design, from the initial idea to the nal design, should be
highlighted in the summary. The same summary should justify the selection of
product components, manufacturing processes and excipient ranges based on expe-
rience gained. The information related to bioavailability and bioequivalence with
the in vitro dissolution prole should be presented. In vitro/in vivo correlation
should be established and justied with valid data wherever applicable
(Narayan 2011).
Overages
Generally, it is not recommended to use an excess of a drug substance to make up
for manufacturing defects, prolong a product’s shelf life or both. The batch formula
should include information related to the reason for overages, the amount of over-
ages and justication for the amount (D’Hondt etal. 2014).
Physicochemical andBiological Properties
Identifying and analysing the physicochemical and biological characteristics crucial
for the DP’s manufacturing, performance and safety is essential. This involves con-
sidering the physiological effects of the medication substance and formulation char-
acteristics (DeGrazio and Paskiet 2020).
2.2.5.1.4 Manufacturing Process Development
The selection of the manufacturing process for production should be mentioned in
the reports. The controls and improvements in the process should also reect the
proper description. The selection of particular equipment and implementation of the
process improvement programme should be part of the documentation. Any crucial
process parameters that need to be monitored or controlled for quality should be
identied by the manufacturing process development project or process improve-
ment scheme. The data should, for instance, include the following: (1) the manufac-
turing location, (2) the batch size, (3) the identity of the batches produced (e.g.
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