Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) in pharma is an automated packaging process where a container is formed, then filled with product, and immediately sealed—all in one continuous, controlled operation. It is widely used for sterile liquids (BFS) and some non-sterile products because it…
Opthalmics in pharma are dosage forms intended for the eye (topical or intraocular) and therefore demand strict control of sterility, comfort, and safety. Because the eye is highly sensitive, even small deviations in pH, tonicity, particles, or microbial contamination can…
Temperature mapping in pharma is a documented study used to demonstrate that storage areas such as warehouses, cold rooms and stability chambers maintain uniform, controlled temperatures under normal operating conditions. It is a critical GMP requirement, as temperature excursions can…
OINTMENT TESTS & CHECKS IN PHARMA Ointments are semi-solid preparations applied to skin, eye, or mucosa. In pharma, each batch undergoes specific quality control tests to ensure safety, efficacy and patient acceptability. 1. Appearance & Identification 2. Assay & Content…
An ointment is a semisolid topical dosage form intended for application to the skin or mucous membranes to deliver drug locally (e.g., anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibiotic) or sometimes systemically. Ointments are generally greasy, occlusive, and provide strong emollient action, making them…
ACTIVITIES TEST FREQUENCY REFERENCE Instrument Calibration As per SOP Yearly (±30 days) As per SOP Type A Cleaning Visual Inspection Batch to Batch or after 10 batches As per SOP Type B Cleaning Visual Inspection Product to Product UV Verification…
Equipment Qualification (EQ) for tablet manufacturing is the documented evidence that each piece of equipment is correctly designed, installed, operates as intended, and consistently performs within defined limits to produce quality tablets. It forms a core part of GMP compliance…
A Pure Steam Generator (PSG) is a critical GMP utility used in pharma to produce high-purity steam for Sterilization-In-Place (SIP), autoclaves, sterile tank/jacket heating, and clean steam applications where product-contact risk exists. Unlike plant steam, pure steam is generated from…
An HVAC system in pharma is the engineered set of air-handling equipment and controls that maintains the required cleanliness, temperature, humidity, airflow direction, and pressure cascade in manufacturing and support areas—so products are protected from contamination and cross-contamination, and (where…
A compressed air system in pharma is a critical utility used for pneumatic valves/actuators, instrument air, cleanroom equipment, tablet presses, packaging machines, and blow-off Because air can contact product or product-contact surfaces indirectly, it must be designed and controlled to…