Excipient Quality and Selection

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Pharmaceutical TechnologyPharmaceutical Technology-03-15-2016
Volume 2016 eBook
Issue 1
Pages: s4-s14

The author discusses key areas of focus and presents best practices from the International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC).

Defining quality for excipients may not be as clear cut as it is for APIs, but it is essential to product quality and patient safety, and to choosing the best supplier. The author discusses key areas of focus and presents best practices from the International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC).

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