Basics of compounding: potency and stability testing.

摘要: Potency (strength) tests are designed to determine how much of an active drug is in a sample. Stability used expiration date product or beyond-use preparation. Being able employ the proper method potency stability key understanding difference between testing versus testing. In order potency, may not be indicating. When determining stability, must using stability-indicating method, both and can determined. Quality-assurance programs essential establishing standards for compounded preparations. It important that compounding pharmacists understand differences these made integral part quality-assurance program.