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Laser Technique Analyzes Pharmaceuticals

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Brent D. Johnson, Senior News Editor

Lot consistency is a major concern in pharmaceutics. Constant testing of batches of tablets and capsules as they emerge from the production line ensures that patients receive a regular dosage that falls with-in a standard deviation of 5 percent. High-performance liquid chromatography has been the traditional tool for assessing blend uniformity; however, this process is somewhat lengthy, requiring the sample to be dissolved in solution. Merck & Co. is experimenting with the new PharmaLibs system from Pharma Laser that competes with both wet chemistry and near-infrared spectroscopy...Read full article

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