Table 2 Sample analysis definitions
From: Prevalence estimates of substandard drugs in Mongolia using a random sample survey
Test | Definition |
|---|---|
Appearance | Clean, smooth surface and uniform color of tablet or capsule |
Friction and substantial | Tablet crushing strength |
Weight average | Average weight of 20 tablets |
Weight variation | Difference between the weight of the content of each solid form and the average weight of solid forms |
Disintegration | Disintegration or disbursement of solid preparations into fragments or particles in a liquid medium |
Dissolution | Rate and degree of dissolution of active ingredients in liquid medium |
Content uniformity | Contents of single ingredient solid preparations |
Water (Loss on drying) | Determine water loss on drying |
Identification | Verify identity by visual inspection |
Irradiance absorption | Absorbance in the ultraviolet region |
Assay | Determine content of active ingredients |