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Real-Time Quantification of Low-Dose Cohesive Formulations within a Sampling Interface for Flowing Powders

By Sierra-Vega, Nobel. O.; Romañach, Rodolfo J.; Mendez, Rafael

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Abstract

This study investigates the performance of a sampling interface for monitoring cohesive, flowing powder formulations with Hausner's Ratio and Carr's Index higher than 1.5 and 35%, respectively. The sampler device was operated in combination with near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to quantify ibuprofen concentrations between 1.5 and 4.5% w/w. NIR spectra also provided essential information to study the process dynamics within the sampler. The 200 spectra per blend obtained demonstrated a continuous powder flow with no evidence of agglomerates or segregation within the sampler for a blend of 6 kg. A NIR calibration model was optimized to predict independent test blends, delivering root mean square error of predictions and bias under 0.1% w/w. The test blends were within specifications according to the requirements of European Pharmacopeia. Variographic analysis demonstrated that the sampler device may determine low drug concentration in cohesive powder blends, presenting sampling errors below 0.011 (%w/w)2. This analysis also demonstrated that an increase in the blend compressibility leads to a slight rise in sampling errors within the sampler device. The sampler device offers statistical robustness in the evaluation of blend uniformity, providing greater confidence in the quality determination of the cohesive powder blends without significantly affecting its flow properties.

Journal

International Journal of Pharmaceutics. Volume 588, 2020, 119726

DOI

10.1016/j.ijpharm.2020.119726

Type of publication

Peer-reviewed journal

Affiliations

  • University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

Article Classification

Research article

Classification Areas

  • PAT
  • Oral solid dose

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