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(PVT) in the context Benefits of Using the USP Prednisone
of dissolution testing Tablets Reference Standard for PVT
Sensitivity to Instrument Independent Reference Global Comparability
Setup Standard The acceptance ranges provided
In addition to being sensitive to USP provides an independently with each lot of USP Prednisone
Dissolution is the transfer of a drug substance from a solid into test assembly setup parameters established Reference Standard Tablets RS are established
a solution. The dissolution test is used throughout the product that are easily measured approved by a committee through collaborative studies
life cycle for most solid oral dosage forms, typically as an in (e.g., rotation speed, paddle of independent experts with multiple international
vitro performance test in early product development and in height, vessel alignment), the from industry and academic laboratories.
later stages as a quality control test for monitoring stability and dissolution of USP Prednisone organizations.
performance of the finished dosage form. Tablets Reference Standard (RS)
is also sensitive to parameters
Dissolution testing is commonly performed using USP that are not easily measured or
Apparatus 1 (basket) or USP Apparatus 2 (paddle). The dissolution characterized by the end user
test assembly generally consists of six or more individual vessel/ (e.g., vessel quality, vibration).
USP Resources
USP General Chapters Harmonized Standards USP Guideline on Procedure for USP Dissolution Methods Database
ff <711> Dissolution ff USP participates in international harmonization Mechanical Qualification and PVT ff Provides USP monograph test conditions and a
ff <724> Drug Release initiatives with standards-setting organizations to ff Provides detailed descriptions of USP best practices helpful search function in a downloadable database
ff <1058> Analytical Instrument Qualification coordinate public standards. for mechanical qualification and PVT of USP available at USP website
ff <1090> Assessment of Solid Oral Drug Product Apparatus 1 (basket) and USP Apparatus 2 (paddle)
Dissolution Apparatus Qualification
Performance and Interchangeability, Bioavailability, dissolution test assemblies
ff Installation Qualification — evaluation of
Bioequivalence, and Dissolution
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system requirements and confirmation of suitable Periodic Monitoring of System
ff <1092> The Dissolution Procedure: Development and environment Performance USP works with independent experts from
Validations ff Operational Qualification — verification ff Regular preventative maintenance industry, academia and healthcare fields
ff <1094> Capsules — Dissolution Testing that the instrument is operating within specifications of dissolution system to develop USP standards that provide a
and Related Quality Attributes in the selected environment (i.e., mechanical ff Periodic check of system performance foundation of quality in these critical areas,
USP Education qualification) using PVT to ensure fitness for purpose and now you can help advance public health
ff Fundamentals of Dissolution course — focuses ff Performance Qualification — demonstration that and system control by partnering, volunteering or providing input
on the theory and basics of dissolution and the the dissolution assembly is performing as intended today.
qualification of USP Dissolution Apparatus 1 and USP (i.e., PVT)
Dissolution Test and Specification
Dissolution Apparatus 2 in USP Monographs Learn more about the PVT and PVT support
Prednisone Tablets RS
ff Development and Validation of Dissolution ff Provides instructions for the monograph dissolution — including guides, education/training and tip
ff The USP Prednisone Tablets RS is a specifically
Procedures course — used for batch release and test and related specifications sheets — at www.usp.org/PVT.
formulated reference standard material to be used
stability testing for the PVT of USP Apparatus 1 and USP Apparatus 2.