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The word ”Quality“ refers to the characteristics of a product from both qualitative and quantitative point of view. It refers to the quality of process as well as the
product itself. The word “Control“ implies a procedure by which decisions may be made regarding whether production is proceeding according to the plan and
meeting the standards established previously. The quality of a pharmaceutical product is standard, which is designed after a long research and development. Here
quality does not concern with active substance but the quality depends upon many other factors such as excipients and product development procedures.
The pharmaceutical industry is responsible to design, test and produce dosage form, which provides quality, purity, stability, safety, uniformity of contents and
physiological availability to the consumer.
SOURCES OF VARIATIONS:
1. MATERIALS:
a. Variations among suppliers of same substances.
b. Variations among batches from same suppliers.
c. Variations within a batch.
2. MACHINES:
a. Variation of equipment of same process.
b. Difference in adjustments of equipment.
c. Aging of machines and improper care.
3. METHODS:
a. Wrong procedure.
b. Inadequate procedure.
c. Negligence in procedure by chance.
4. MEN:
a. Improper working conditions.
b. Inadequate training and understanding.
c. Lack of interest and emotional upheavals*.
d. Dishonesty fatigue and carelessness.
• Material control.
CONTROL PROCEDURE:
Controlling each and every step of process can control variations.
Control can be divided into:
• Manufacturing practice control.
• Packaging control.
• Distribution control.
MATERIAL CONTROL: It starts just after the reception of materials. Most of the materials that are active substances, excipients, packaging and printed materials
are received by the industry from suppliers. Thus there should be adequate established system for the receipt, testing and storage of all these supplies. There
should be a complete record of all the procedures and tests. In the material following things are included:
• Drug substances.
• Excipients.
• Packaging and printed materials.
After the reception of material, it is kept in a definite area. Thus before laboratory testing, proper containers, labels, lot number, expiry dates etc all are checked.
The material is stored in a proper way either they are arranged alphabetically or they are differentiated depending upon physical nature. Then samples are taken
for laboratory testing and a label (Sampled) is fixed on material.
In case of active constituents, percentage purity, adulteration, expiry date, lot number, exact packing etc is checked.
In case of printing and packaging material especially the color of label, weight of label and cartons and grammage etc is checked.
If the material is up to the mark, then a label (Passed) is pasted on it and it is placed at its proper place.
On the other hand, if it is substandard, then it is kept in “Rejected Area” and sent back to the supplier.
(A). PERSONNEL:
Usually properly educated and well-trained persons should be in the industry.
There should be proper selection and training in all departments i.e. production, packaging, labeling, etc, etc.
There should be general lectures for less educated persons who work in the labeling or packaging section in an understandable language.
They should be made aware of the fact that what is the importance of life saving.
They should be warned about all the dangers of their mistakes and errors.
There should be properly educated supervisors working above the workers.
The supervisors should always be there so that in case of any trouble or question, they must be available.
All the workers should be properly checked and all the processes at different steps should also be monitored by highly educated and experience persons who
may not only be well qualified but experienced as well.
The processes of manufacturing are operated according to the established rules from the reception of material up to delivery of final product.
A complete list of ingredients along with their quantities is delivered to the Production Department. It is called Master Formula of that batch. It contains all the
information of that batch i.e. procedures and equipments to be used and precautions to be taken, etc, etc.
This master formula is taken into the store and all the materials for the batch are weighed and delivered to Production Department. All ingredients are rechecked
and tested in laboratory.
In the production procedure control, some tests are done during the process, which is called “In Process Quality Control (IPQC)”
The IPQC is under Quality Control Department.
Both Quality Control and Production Departments are responsible for the production procedure control.
IPQC tests for different dosage forms are as under:
PACKAGING CONTROL:
DISTRIBUTION CONTROL:
The responsibilities of Quality Control Department are not finished even after the distribution of finished dosage form in the market.
The samples of each batch are kept in record and these samples are selected during packaging and are in the same packs as they are marketed.
These are kept for years in order to examine or test the material for any purpose or necessary demand.
PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS:
The most important pharmaceutical characteristics are:
Identity. Purity.
Potency. Uniformity.
Stability. Safety and efficacy.
Physiological availability. Therapeutic activity.
President
Vice-President
Director/Manager
Director
There are five departments of functional Quality Control chart. These are discussed one by one.
1. SPECIFICATION AND ANALYTICAL DEPARTMENT:
Quality of the finished product depends upon quality of the raw material used in the manufacturing operation.
This department is responsible to analyze raw material and the product according to the specifications.
Following are the specifications, which must be considered to maintain quality of the product.
Solubility. Identification.
Particle size. Surface tension.
Loss on drying. Residue on ignition.
Crystal shape. Viscosity, etc, etc.
These are the specifications originated by the efforts of Quality Control research during product development.
All specifications include those requirements, which are applicable to federal and state Government’s official compendia.
The major cost of Quality Control lies in the testing of product throughout manufacturing operations.
BOTTLE:
Capacity.
Material (Glass, Plastic, Aluminum).
Weight of bottle.
Thread of bottle.
Cap material (Rubber, Plastic coated).
Thickness.
COTTON:
Type.
Moisture contents.
SILICA BAG:
Weight.
Capacity.
CARTON:
Dimensions (Notches, Locking system).
Quality of Board (Grammage).
Printings.
Color (lovibond, Tinctometer is used; the local industries have an album of colors).
LABEL:
Dimensions.
Printing.
Weight.
Striations (Lines on Paper).
Summary
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QUALITY CONTROL AND ITS ORGANIZATION
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
DIRECTOR/MANAGER
QUALITY CONTROL AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
SUPERVISOR
ANALYST
3) FUNCTIONAL CHART OF QUALITY CONTROL
a) PRESIDENT
a. DIRECTOR
i. SPECIFICATION AND ANALYTICAL DEPARTMENT
ii. CHEMICAL TESTING LABORATORY
iii. BIOLOGICAL TESTING LABORATORY
iv. CENTRAL RELEASE OFFICE
v. INSPECTION AND CHECKING