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Drug Stability: Ensuring Safety, Efficacy, and Shelf-life of Pharmaceutical Products

Abstract

Drug stability is a critical aspect of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, ensuring that medicines maintain their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout their shelf-life. Stability studies assess the effects of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light, and pH on drug formulations. This article discusses the principles, methodologies, and significance of drug stability testing, including accelerated, long-term, and stress testing approaches[1]. Analytical techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), spectroscopy, and dissolution testing are integral for monitoring stability. Regulatory guidelines from agencies like the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) provide a framework for designing stability studies. Drug stability not only guarantees patient safety but also supports regulatory compliance, optimizes storage conditions, and informs packaging and formulation decisions

Aarav S. Mehta

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