Pharmaceutical Analysis I

1. Pharmaceutical Analysis

Pharmaceutical analysis is the branch of science that deals with the identification, determination, purity, and quality of drugs and pharmaceutical substances using chemical and instrumental methods.

2. Importance of Pharmaceutical Analysis

• Ensures quality and purity of drugs
• Helps in detection of impurities
• Maintains compliance with pharmacopoeial standards
• Assures safety and efficacy of medicines

3. Scope of Pharmaceutical Analysis

The scope includes qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, impurity profiling, assay of raw materials, in-process testing, and finished product analysis.

4. Sources of Impurities in Pharmaceuticals

• Raw materials
• Manufacturing processes
• Storage conditions
• Decomposition of drugs

5. Classification of Analytical Methods

Analytical methods are broadly classified into chemical methods and instrumental methods used for pharmaceutical analysis.