QUALITY BY DESIGN FOR ANALYTICAL METHODS
a revolution in method lifecycle management

Thursday 4 March 2010

at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London

The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally controlled analytical methods via a well-defined sequence of development, validation and transfer exercises in line with agreed standards such as ICH Q2. This approach limits the scope for technological innovation or improvements in quality or efficiency of methods for established products.
This symposium will explore recent advances in thinking around the management of analytical method lifecycle, based on meaningful quality attributes and an understanding of critical parameters within a "design space" for an analytical method, as part a more holistic approach to product development and quality control. The philosophy and practice of this approach in product development and commercial manufacturing will be explored, highlighting the challenges as well as potential benefits in terms of better measurements at lower cost, and exploring the current state of dialogue between industry and regulators in this area.

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