Pellets in pharma are small, free-flowing spherical or semi-spherical drug-containing units used mainly in capsule filling or multiparticulate tablet systems. They help improve drug release control, content uniformity, taste masking, and reduce gastrointestinal irritation. Pellets can be prepared by methods…
Material Receiving Checklist at Staging Area (Before Quarantine) 1. Material Receiving Verification: 2. Visual Inspection of Containers: 3. Identification & Labeling: 4. Segregation & Handling: 5. Documentation & Recordkeeping: 6. Environmental & Safety Checks: 7. Transfer to Quarantine Area: Final…
In a pharmaceutical warehouse, the quarantine area is a designated, clearly demarcated zone where all incoming materials and returned goods are held under controlled conditions until their quality status is decided. This includes APIs, excipients, packaging materials, printed components, and…
Pharma Plant & Premises (As per Schedule M) A pharmaceutical facility’s plant and premises form the backbone of GMP compliance. Schedule M (India) lays down clear requirements to ensure that buildings, layouts, and utilities consistently support product quality, patient safety,…
Decoding Warehouse – Chapter 2: Risk Assessment of De-Dusting Tunnel This chapter focuses on systematic risk assessment of the de-dusting tunnel used in pharmaceutical warehouses for cleaning and de-dusting shipper cartons, drums, and containers before they enter controlled areas. It…
De-Dusting Tunnel in Pharmaceutical Warehouse A de-dusting tunnel in a pharmaceutical warehouse is a controlled system designed to remove loose dust, dirt, and external contamination from shipper cartons, drums, and other outer containers before they enter classified or controlled areas.…
Checklist for Cleaning Validation CLEANING VALIDATION CHECKLIST 🧾 1. Documentation & Planning 🏭 2. Equipment Selection 🧪 3. Sampling & Testing 📊 4. Execution of Cleaning Validation Runs 📈 5. Acceptance Criteria 📂 6. Review & Report 🔁 7. Revalidation…
Media fill, also known as aseptic process simulation (APS), is a critical validation activity in sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing. It involves simulating the aseptic filling process using a sterile microbial growth medium (e.g., Tryptic Soy Broth) to assess the capability of…
Flow Charts in Pharma – Overview & Key Examples Flow charts in the pharmaceutical industry are visual tools used to represent step-by-step processes, ensuring clarity, compliance, training, and audit readiness. They help standardize workflows across departments like Quality Assurance, Production,…
HR Policies in Pharma are tailored to ensure regulatory compliance, employee safety, and operational efficiency in a highly controlled and quality-driven environment. Here’s a comprehensive overview: ✅ Key HR Policies in the Pharmaceutical Industry 1. Recruitment & Selection Policy 2.…
Design of Experiments (DoE) is a structured, statistical method used in the pharmaceutical industry to determine the relationship between multiple input variables (factors) and the resulting outputs (responses). It is a cornerstone of Quality by Design (QbD) and is widely…
Non-Conformance in Pharma – Overview Non-conformance in the pharmaceutical industry refers to any deviation from approved specifications, procedures, or regulatory requirements that may impact product quality, safety, efficacy, or compliance. ❗ What Is a Non-Conformance? A non-conformance (NC) is any…