Data-driven approach to mitigate quality impact of hygroscopic pharmaceutical raw materials throughout the supply chain

The challenges of working with hygroscopic pharmaceutical raw materials can have a significant impact on the industry's ability to make high-quality medicines. In order to mitigate the impact to the manufacturing process or product quality it is critical to understand the hygroscopicity of the...

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Published in:Pharmaceutical development and technology 2022-05, Vol.27 (5), p.511-524
Main Authors: Chaves, Mary K., Kelly, Ron C., Milne, Jacqueline E., Burke, Susan E.
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Language:English
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Summary:The challenges of working with hygroscopic pharmaceutical raw materials can have a significant impact on the industry's ability to make high-quality medicines. In order to mitigate the impact to the manufacturing process or product quality it is critical to understand the hygroscopicity of the raw materials across the entire supply chain so that the proper management strategies can be implemented, from the raw material manufacturing to the use of the raw material in the drug manufacturing process. Employing suitable controls protects these materials from physical and chemical changes due to moisture uptake such as caking or hydrolysis. We have developed a fit for purpose and data-driven approach to hygroscopicity classifications of over 200 commonly used chemicals, excipients, media and resins in drug manufacturing processes. Dynamic vapor sorption data is presented with supporting thermal gravimetric analysis and X-ray powder diffraction data where pertinent. Approximately 60% of all raw materials tested were determined to be hygroscopic. Strategies for applying this data to reduce the potential impact of hygroscopic materials on the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals are discussed with examples.
ISSN:1083-7450
1097-9867
DOI:10.1080/10837450.2022.2084105