New solid dosage brochure from Copley Scientific is handbook for pharmaceutical product testing

26 Sept 2007

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Far from simply being sales literature, the new solid dosage brochure from Copley Scientific is a distillation of the company’s recognised expertise in the area of pharmaceutical product testing. It provides detailed information for the analysis of a wide range of solid dosage forms, extensively referencing both regulatory requirements and pharmacopoeia guidance. Copley Scientific is a major supplier of solid dosage equipment, and the world’s leading manufacturer of inhaler test equipment.

A clear, easy to use manual, the brochure is a valuable tool for analysts charged with the testing of creams and ointments, powders, suppositories, tablets and capsules, and transdermal patches. It is sub-divided on the basis of delivery route into three main areas – gastrointestinal, mucosal membrane and skin surface. Inhaler testing is the subject of a separate brochure.

The brochure is available, free of charge, directly from the company or via the article webpage.

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New solid dosage brochure from Copley Scientific is handbook for pharmaceutical product testing