Review - Formulation Development Studies
Review - Formulation Development Studies
org © 2022 IJCRT | Volume 10, Issue 3 March 2022 | ISSN: 2320-2882
Abstract: The formulation development is important part of pharmaceutical development and essential for therapeutic and
commercial success of product by providing quality, safety and efficiency. The various parts of formulation development interact
with product development processes like discovery research all the way up to and after market approval. Every drug product
demands a tailor-made formulation, due to the difficulty of various pathways potentially affecting product stability, the specific
characteristics drug molecule, special patient needs, and even marketing considerations. Formulation development can be
approached using various paths , based on a rational design, depending on scientific theories applying these knowledge on thousands
of components In this article review of formulation development, pre-formulation and sop handling is explain so that its important
and procedures can be recognize, admire, understand by all.
I. INTRODUCTION
Drug development is a high trend in the pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. With growing responsibilities to
study drugs candidates from discovery to human Clinical Trials as soon as possible, most pharmaceutical and biotech companies
are providing a portion of the development of their potential new drugs. Outsourcing decrease the timeline of product development
nd a cost-effective alternative. Changing needs of the people can be consider and fast solution can be provided to the company and
people is necessary outsourcing gives a multiple cost structure, increasing resources and spending and decreasing when demand
subsides.
Formulation can determine patentability, lifecycle the success of a pharmaceutical product. Companies use this formulation
development rules and regulations and personnel into their product development to grow better . In large pharmaceutical companies,
specific departments may exist as the physical Characterization of drug substances and formulation issues. In many cases, various
department are work at deferent places so there handling is very much important by single authority so that the development get
speed up and the formulation development timeline decreases.
the concept of pre- formulation was known to us around 1950 as result of focus industrial pharmaceutical product development.
it is stage of the pharmaceutical product development during which the physicochemical properties of the drug of drug substance
are characterized and established the psychochemical and biopharmaceutical properties gives appropriate formulation and delivery
methods
DEFINITION:
Pharmaceutical formulation development links the discovery of a new drug substance to the successful development of a commercial
drug product. Formulation development scientists must determine the most appropriate route to achieving effective drug delivery
based on patient need, then optimize the formulation’s characteristics based on a knowledge of the drug product’s bioavailability and
processing requirements.
Ayurveda is invented by Dhanvantari, the physician to the gods in Hindu mythology, who received it from Brahma. Its earliest
knowledge were given in the Vedas known as the Atharvaveda The first modern, pharmaceutical medicine was invented in 1804 by
Friedrich Sertürner, a German scientist. The first medicinal drugs made from natural sources and found in the form of herbs, plants,
roots, vines and fungi. Up to mid-nineteenth century nature's pharmaceuticals were all that were available to relieve man's pain and
suffering. The first synthetic drug witch is chloral hydrate, was founded in 1869 and given as a sedative-hypnotic; it is still available
today in some countries. The first pharmaceutical companies were doppelganger of the textiles and synthetic dye industry and owe
much to the rich source of organic chemicals witch is obtain by the distillation of coal (coal-tar). The first analgesics , antipyretics,
produced by phenacetin and acetanilide, chemical derivatives of aniline and p-nitrophenol ,were byproducts of coal-tar. An extract
of the bark of the white willow tree used to treat various fevers and inflammation from centuries . In white willow, salicin or
salicylic acid, it is bitter in taste and also irritated the gastric mucosa, but a simple chemical modification was much more useful it
was acetylsalicylic acid, known as Aspirin®, the first famous drug. Start of the twentieth century, the first of the barbiturate family
of drugs listed the pharmacopoeia and the rest is history.
The identification of characterization of drug is so much important because it very much affect the final product and also the effect
of various characters make drug more potent or toxic
More the excipient compatible with drug more the chances of drug formulation success and effect of drug also increase
3. Formulation development:
The next stage deals with the formulation development so that witch chemicals goes with witch and witch excipients is suitable for
drugs
4. Formulation Optimization :
In this stage formulation like vaccine are produces this type of formulation have lots of studies than normal formulation and large
amount of the knowledge needed
5. Formulation Evaluation:
The evaluation studies help to improve the already ,made formulation by changing the part of formulation like the vehicle types
6. Stability Studies:
It deals with the stability of the formulation by doing various tests so that the stability of formulation increase it also helps to improves
the shelf life of formulation
The good manufacturing practices helps in following the guidelines given to maintain standard of the product to increase production
to maintain safety when one follows rules and regulation given by the G. M. P. the growth of the company is eminent in that cases
and due to maintaining the given standard the companies images also developed and it is helpful in product sales also by maintaining
quality and improving the product the customer satisfaction index rises by applying good manufacturing practices many problems
arises at time of formulation development is decrease and the process fast forwarded due to the less time consumption in the process
the new product comes in market as soon as possible .
Pre-formulation studies can defined as Laboratory studies to determine the characteristics of active substance and excipients that may
influence formulation and process design and performance The pre-formulations is group of studies that emphasize the
physicochemical properties of new drug candidate and combination with the excipients that affect drug performance.
1. To establish its compatibility with common excipients and determine product stability.
2. To provide insights into how drug products should be processed and stored to ensure their quality.
3. To generate useful information to design a drug delivery system with good Bioavailability
4. To develop the elegant, stable effective and safe dosage form by establishing kinetic rate profile and establish physicochemical
parameter of new API
5. To generate useful data needed in developing safe dosage forms that can be manufactured on a commercial scale
[1] PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: The physical properties with organoleptic properties of the candidate drug molecule and excipients
such as color odor taste by just analyzing them various properties of the drugs are shown like when analyzing odor the constituents
present can be determine by checking colour one can determine the impurities.
1. CRYSTALLINE :
it has repetitious spacing of constituents atom or molecules In dimensional array it is more stable than amorphous
2. AMORPHOUS:
It is most important characteristics it affect the bulk properties of the substance like teste colour performance,
efficiency ,solubility ,stability uniformity and texture the particle size is obtains by surface area formulae
4. FLOW PROPERTIES
It is critical in tablet orientation in case of large doses the powder should have proper flow properties it is found out by the cars index
ANGEL OF REPOSE :
5. solubility profile:
it is based of the lipophilicity and hydrophilicity of the drugs it depends upon pKa , pH , Partisan coefficient pKa + pKb = pKw,
Drug delivery system is the absorption of the drug across a biological membrane, whereas the targeted release system releases the
drug in a dosage formEx. Tablets Capsules iii. Oral liquids Semisolids like Ointments, creams, lotions . Parenteral [Link]
DDSs are classical methods for delivery of a drug into the body. Generally, these systems are used more often when the goal is
quickly absorption of a drug; therefore, a quick release of the drug is required. The conventional drug delivery forms include simple
oral, topical, inhaled, or injection methods
[1] TABLETS: they are compressed solid dosage form that contain medicaments with or without excipients used to diagnosed or
cure the diseases
Ex. compressed tablets, multiple compressed ,repeat action delayed release, sugar coated film coated buccal, sublingual ,troches
dental,
•Methods: They made by moulding, compressing ,wet granulation and dry granulation,
[2] CAPSULES: it is pharmaceutical dosage forms in which the drug or a mixture of drugs is enclosed in a Gelatine Shell or any
other suitable material to form various shapes.
•Type-hard gelation, soft gelatine ,enteric coating ,sustains release ,rectal ,vaginal
•Machines: fully or semi automatic vibration assisted tablet filling Machin with Doster ,auger dosing disc,
[3] ORAL LIQUIDS: Liquid orals are the homogeneous liquid preparations containing one or more active ingredients with or
without additives dissolved in a suitable vehicle, meant for oral administration.
•Type: syrups, elixirs, linctus’s, mixtures, oral solutions, oral suspensions, emulations, drops
•METHODS OF FORMULATIONS: FILLERS: mixing ,volumetric methods, diaphragm methods, time flow methods
[4] OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS: Ophthalmic preparations are specialized dosage forms designed to be instilled onto the
external surface of the eye
[5] PARENTALS : parenteral dosage is a sterile drug product, which is presented in the form of solution, suspension, emulsion, or
reconstituted lyophilized powder, suitable for administration by injection.
MOF: in sterile environment with proper godliness high risk of death if contamination happen
It is is a novel approach to drug delivery that addresses the limitations of the traditional drug delivery systems
controlled drug delivery system ,nano carriers ,vesicular drug delivery system ,gastro retention drug delivery system
A controlled drug delivery system is aimed at releasing the correct dose of a therapeutic directly in the desired zone and during the
required period of time.
•Mof: the fundamental principle for evaluation of the kinetics of drug release was offered by Noyes and Whitney in 1897 as the
equation (10): dM/dt = KS (Cs ñ Ct )
2. NANO CARRIERS:
Nanocarriers are useful in the drug delivery process because they can deliver drugs to site-specific targets, allowing drugs to be
delivered in certain organs or cells but not in others
Vesicular drug delivery system is one of the systems that can improve the bioavailability of the drug and the reduction in toxicity
by drug targeting to the specific site. Bingham pioneered the biologic origin of vesicular systems in 1965, and hence named them
Bingham bodies.
Gastro retentive delivery systems are designed to be retained in the stomach for a prolonged time and release their active
ingredients and thereby enable sustained and prolonged input of the drug to the upper part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract ex Bio
adhesive Drug, Expandable Drug, floating Drug ,high density drug delivery
o.s.e to brain drug delivery system is an interesting approach to deliver a drug directly in the brain through the nose. Intranasal drug
delivery is very beneficial because it avoids first-pass metabolism and achieves a greater concentration of drugs in the central
nervous system (CNS) at a low dose. This delivery system is used for the treatment of various neurological disorders such as
Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, dementia, brain cancer, etc. To treat such types of diseases, different
formulations like nanoparticles (NPs), microemulsions, in situ gel, etc. can be used depending on the physiochemical properties of
the drug.
transdermal drug delivery systems (T D DS), also known as "patches," are dosage forms designed to deliver a therapeutically
effective amount of drug across a patient's skin. The adhesive of the transdermal drug delivery system is critical to the safety,
efficacy and quality of the product.
Medication evaluation is a continuous activity. The review begins before a drug is dispensed, and continues during and after
dispensing. A continuous review is crucial to identifying and resolving drug-related problems
The solid dosage for needs various test of evaluation so that it shows popper properties of drugs
i. DISSOLUTION TEST : The assembly consists of the following: vessel, which may be covered, made of glass or other inert,
transparent material, which should not sorb, react or interfere with the preparation to be tested; a motor; a drive shaft; and a
cylindrical basket (stirring element). The vessel is partially immersed in a suitable water-bath of any convenient size or heated by a
suitable device such as a heating jacket. The water-bath or heating device permits maintaining the temperature inside the vessel at
37 ± 0.5 ºC during the test.
Dissolution Time: 6 solid dosage form in each tube for coated 15 min uncoated 30 min plain 60 min for capsules 30 min and vice
versa if not disintegrate do again with 12 ,16
ii. DISINTEGRATION TEST: To carry out a disintegration test for tablets, we use a basket which holds 1 to 6 tablets. This is
then raised and lowered into a beaker of water, which is used to simulate conditions in the stomach at 3737 ± 0.5 ºC. If the tablets or
capsules float, perforated plastic disks are placed on the top of the tablets to keep them under the water level. The tablet disintegration
time is taken when no residue is left in the mesh.
Disintegration Time: 6 solid dosage form in each tube for coated 60 min uncoated 45 min plain 60 min for capsules 30 min and vice
versa if not disintegrate do again with 12 ,
iii. Weight variation test: to find out the uniformity in the weight ,20 tablets average weight bis calculated individual weight
calculated, comparison is done Result’s 30-N F 25 LIMITS FOR WEIGHT VARIATIONS CASE OF TABLET WEIGHING UP
TO 130±10% ,130/324±7.5%, 324 mg ±5%
10 tablets powdered and 100 mg equivalence powder dissolve in suitable solvent make 100 ml solution and dilute it 100 time
calculations are carried out-
Result: Pass test when not less than 85 % and not more than 115%
The liquid dosage for needs various test of evaluation so that it shows popper properties of drugs
i. LEAKAGE TEST: 10 containers filled with liquid dosage form and inverted for 24 hours, also check for leakage in case of rubber
closure
DYE BATH TEST: to check ability of empty container or container with product , the container is deep in dye bath and pressure
and vacuum applied to it and than after estimated time check for the dye marks
ii. CLARITY TEST: dilute the preparations and check for cloudiness with control that is clean water In this test transparent particles
or white particles observed against the black background and the black or dark particles observed against the white background
iii. STERILITY TEST: It is done for detecting the presence of viable forms of bacteria, fungi and yeast in parenteral products he
test for Sterility must be carried out under strict aseptic conditions in order to avoid accidental contamination of the product during
test. Tow main types
Direct transfer method: non filterable product test by this method test sample 10% →culture medium 9 ml tubes to 75 ml bottles
→direct inoculum → incubate 14 days → M. growth
Membrane filtration method: sample →0.22 to 0.4 um pore size 47 mm diameter filter→ membrane cut into 2 halves → 100 ml
culture medium →incubated 30 to 35 ºC 7 days →anther halve 20 to 25 ºC for 7 days
iv. PYROGEN TESTING : pyrogens are metabolic product of the microbes produces fever with body each
SHAM TEST: 3 rabbits→ 1 to 3 days observation →temp check 30 to 40 min prior → sample solution administration(37 ºC prior
to injection) →thermometer in rectal cavity up to 7.5 cm →initial and second reading temp 0.2 c →1 hr temp determine →do not
vary from 1 ºC →rabbit shows 0.5 ºC rise test pass otherwise 5 additional rabbits are used
LAL TEST: Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) of limulus polymethyls gel is used 0.1 ml sample with the lal reagent incubation
for 1 hr at 37 ºC clot is analysed due to properties of hors shoe crab gel
4. The liquid dosage for needs various test of evaluation so that it shows proper properties of drugs
PH MEASUREMENT : the ph. is determine by means of the various methods like used of ph. meter electrode measures the ph.
DEFINITION: Pharmaceutical packaging (or drug packaging) is the packages and the packaging processes for pharmaceutical
preparations. It involves all of the operations from production through drug distribution channels to the end consumer.
It is article or the device witch contains the pharmaceutical products container may or may not direct contact with product used for
easy safe and proper assembling of drug
1. TYPES OF PACKAGING :
•PRIMARY PACKAGING: they have direct contact with drugs ex. cap cap liner label
•SECONDARY PACKAGING: external to the primary packaging add additional physical protection ,leaflets cartons etc
•TERRITORY PACKAGING: provides protection handling Wearhouse storage and transportation ex brown cardboard boxes
wood pallets etc
•Ampoules. Vials. Containers. Strip package. Blister Packaging. Syringe. Dosing Doppler. Sachet Packaging Containers. Aluminium
foil. Injectables / Vials .Bottles .Cartons. Paper Board. Latitudes. Paper etc
•Airtight containers. These containers prevent the contents from dust, moisture, and air. ...
•Light resistant containers. Multi-dose containers. Single-dose containers. Well closed containers. Aerosol containers. Child-
proof containers etc
2. PACKAGING MATERIAL :
•GLASS: they are most commonly used for storing pharma products due to superior protecting quality
Borosilicate glass type 1 :80 % silica 10% boric acid small amount of sodium oxide
Regular soda lime glass : 75% silica 15% sodium oxide 10% CALCIUM OXIDE
•PLASTIC: they contains one or more polymer together with additives desired shape can be given easily
Materials used : polyethene, polystyrene ,polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, poly viny dine chloride polypropylene etc.
•METALS : metals are more versatile of the all products that used
•PAPER PAPERBOARD : they are traditional material used ever since ex boxes sachets etc
•RUBBER: THEY ARE USED FOR CLOSURES STOPPERS AND CAP LINERS AND BULBS
•FILMS FOILS LAMINATIONS : they used to support barrier heat sealing decoration
•IDENTIFICATION: appearance of packaging material alone and combination of the product content is checked
•PHYSICAL TEST: appearance light absorption, ph., non volatile matter, residue on ignition ,heavy metals, buffering capacity,
oxidisable substances are check
•CHEMICAL TEST: test include ph. materials chloride sulphates, paper or board, alkalinity of glass, compatibility test for
containers
•BIOLOGICAL TEST: usp. provides procedure for it implantation test, systemic injection test ,intracutaneous test,
DEFINITION:
The term “labelling” designates all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter upon an immediate container of an article or
upon, or in, any package or wrapper in which it is enclosed, except any outer shipping container
Drug labelling is also referred to as prescription labelling, is a written, printed or graphic matter upon any drugs or any of its container,
or accompanying such a drug. Drug labels seek to identify drug contents and to state specific instructions or warnings for
administration, storage and disposal
For labelling of dosage form one should follows all the godliness given Product Name, Drug Facts, Table, Active Ingredients, Purpose
and Use, Warnings, Directions, Allergic Reactions active Ingredients, expiry date, date of manufacturing, various type of drugs
properly should be mentioned
First label introduce at 1800 still now many changes occurred, and there is necessity to maintained all the details on the label
A standard operating procedure (SOP) it is set of instructions given by an organization to help workers to do routine operations. It is
aim to achieve efficiency, quality uniformity of performance, reducing miscommunication and failure to reply with industry
regulations.
The term can also be used to refer practices that are unconstructive, In the Philippines, for instance, "SOP" is the term corruption
within the government and its institutions.
The basic principle of tablet compression machine is hydraulic pressure. This pressure is transmitted without reducing through the
static fluid. Any externally applied pressure is transmitted through static fluid to all the directions in the same proportion. It also
makes it possible to multiply the force as needed.
Tablet coater:
Tablet coating is a process by which dry, outer layer of coating material is given to the surface of a dosage it gives specific benefits
over uncoated variety. Coatings applied to various oral dosage forms such as particles, powders, granules, crystals, pellets and tablets
Fluidized bed dryer (also called fluid bed dryer) is a kind of equipment extensively in the pharmaceutical industries to reduce
the moisture content of pharmaceutical powder and granules. The equipment works on a principle of fluidization of the feed material.
Agglomeration through extrusion and spherization is one of the antient techniques for manufacturing pellets. ... The ratio of liquid to
solid material with the size of the extruder holes can also determines the quality of the extrudates. The final drying ensures the pellet
hardness.
X. Conclusion:
The formulation development studies along with the pre-formulation studies various tests and the sop handling are the important
aspects of the pharmaceutical industries without this the indusries cannot work properly and the quality efficiany and the new solution
of the problems occurring during development cannot be solve one can know that the large amount efforts required with knowledge
required for formulation development because “ small mistake big consequences’
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