Darrell R. Abernethy, MD, PhD, is chief science officer, all at the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, 12601 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20852-1790, tel. 301.816.8184, dra@usp.org
Inside USP: USP Metals Testing: A Workshop Report
Attendees at a recent workshop endorsed new methods to detect metals in drugs, dietary supplements, and food ingredients.
Inside USP: Metrology and USP Dissolution
The United States Pharmacopeia emphasizes mechanical calibration and a performance test to esnure integrity of the dissolution procedure.