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11. LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2.2.1.1: COMPARISON OF DATA REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED INCTD FORMAT FOR NDA, ANDA & BLA.
CTD NDA: 21 CFR 314.50 ANDA: 21 CFR 314.94(unless otherwise indicated)
BLA: 21 CFR 601.2(unless otherwise indicated)
Module-1 (a) Application form (a)(1)Application form (a)Application form(c) (2) (i) annotated text ofproposed
(a)(2) table of contents
(d) (1) (v) statement of fieldcopy
(a)(3) basis for ANDAsubmission
(e) samples and labeling (a)(4) conditions of use (a) labels, enclosures andmedication guides
(h) patent information (a)(5) active ingredients 306(k)(1) and (2) debarmentcertification / list ofconvictions (FDC Act)
(i) patent certification Section 306(k)(1) and (2)debarment certification / listof convictions (FDC Act)
(j) claimed exclusivity (a)(6) route ofadministration, dosage formand strength
(k) financial certification ordisclosure
(a)(8) labeling requirements
(a)(12) patent certification(a)(13) financial certificationor disclosure statement
(a) financial certification ordisclosure statement
(d)(5) certification of fieldcopy
(a)claim of categoricalexclusion or environmentalassessment
Module 2 a) Comprehensive table ofcontents
N/A
b) Summaries (a) Summariesc) (5)(vii) abuse potential
Module 3 (d)(1) chemistry, mfg &control information
(a)(9) cmc (a)full description ofmanufacturing methods
(a)(10) samples (a) samplesModule 4 (d)(2) nonclinical
pharmacology & toxicologyN/A (a)Data from nonclinical
studiesModule 5 (d)(3)human
pharmacokinetics(a)(7) bioequivalence/bioavailability information
(d)(4) microbiology 320.22 (d)(2)(i) waiver of invivo BA/BE
(d)(5) clinical data (a)data from clinical studies(d)(6) statistical section(d)(7) pediatric use(f)CRF and CRT
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TABLE 3.2.3.1: COMPARISON OF INNOVATOR, BRANDED, BRANDED -GENERIC AND GENERIC DRUGS
S.No
Parameters Innovator Branded Branded-Generic
Generic
1 Active ingredients Same Same Same Same
2 Quality and strength Same Same Same Same
3 Safety & efficacy Same Same Same Same
4 Excipients Variable Variable Variable Variable
5 Performance & standards Same Same Same Same
6 FDA inspections ofmanufacturing facilities
Same Same Same Same
7 Labeling requirements Same Same Same Same
8 Research &development expenses
High Low Low Low
9 Marketing & advertising High High Low Low
10 Patent protection Yes No No No
11 Cost to patient High High High Low
12 Market share - 90% 7-8% 1-2%
TABLE 4.2.1: SUCCESSIVE PRICE CONTROL REGIMES IN INDIA
S.No.
Drugs PriceControl OrderYear
No. ofDrugs underprice control
Percent ofmarket underprice control
Mark-up(profitability)Allowed
1 1979 347 80-90% 40%, 50%, and100% in threecategories termed ‘life saving’,‘essential’, and ‘nonessential’
21987 142 60-70% 75% and 100% in two categories,
subsequently one category with100%
3 1995 76 25-30% 100%
4 2002* 20-25* 10-20%(anticipated)
100% or more
* Not notified as its operation was stayed due to Court order
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TABLE 4.2.2: COMPARATIVE PRICE STRUCTURE OF SOME BRANDED &BRANDED-GENERIC DRUGS IN INDIA
Brand nameof the product
Manufacturedby
Marketed by Composition P.T.R.(Rs.)
M.R.P.(Rs.)
Pack
FLUDAC20 mg
CADILA CADILA Flouxetine20 mg
29.80 37.26 10’s
CADFLO20 mg
NEWTRAMAX
CADILA Flouxetine20 mg
6.00 28.00 10’s
ALERID10 mg
CIPLA CIPLA Cetirizine10 mg
28.20 35.31 10’s
CETCIP10 mg
CIPLA CIPLA Cetirizine10 mg
2.24 25.00 10’s
CIPROBID500 mg
CADILA CADILA Ciprofloxacin500 mg
54.84 68.56 10’s
CIPRODAC500 mg
CADILA CADILA Ciprofloxacin500 mg
15.00 68.56 10’s
LANZOL30 mg
CIPLA CIPLA Lansoprazole30 mg
43.00 53.77 10’s
LANSEC30 mg
CIPLA CIPLA Lansoprazole30 mg
15.68 47.25 10’s
RESTYL0.25 mg
CIPLA CIPLA/PROTEC
Alprazolam0.25 mg
11.85 14.82 10’s
TRANAX0.25 mg
CIPLA CIPLA Alprazolam0.25 mg
2.20 11.34 10’s
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TABLE 4.2.3: COMPARATIVE PRICES OF SOME BRANDED MEDICINESV/S GOVERNMENT TENDER PRICES IN INDIA
Drug product Pack Govt.tenderrate
Brandname
Company Price toretailer
M.R.P.
Flouxetinecapsules 20mg
1x10 Rs. 2.15 Fludac Cadila Rs. 29.80 Rs. 37.26
Flouxetinecapsules 20mg
1x10 Rs. 2.15 Cadflo Cadila Rs. 6.00 Rs. 28.00
Cetirizine tablets10mg
1x10 Rs. 0.56 Alerid Cipla Rs. 27.16 Rs. 35.31
Cetirizine tablets10mg
1x10 Rs. 0.56 Cetcip Cipla Rs. 2.24 Rs. 25.00
Ciprofloxacintablets 500mg
1x10 Rs. 8.48 Ciprobid Cadila Rs. 54.84 Rs. 68.56
Ciprofloxacintablets 500mg
1x10 Rs. 8.48 Ciprodac Cadila Rs. 15.00 Rs. 68.56
Ciprofloxacintablets 500mg
1x10 Rs. 8.48 Ciplox Cipla Rs. 66.66 Rs. 86.66
Ciprofloxacintablets 500mg
1x10 Rs. 8.48 Neocip Cipla Rs. 15.00 Rs. 61.25
Alprazolamtablets 0.25mg
1x10 Rs. 0.48 Restyl Cipla Rs. 11.40 Rs. 14.82
Alprazolamtablets 0.25 mg
1x10 Rs. 0.48 Tranax Cipla Rs. 2.20 Rs. 11.34
Fluconazolecapsules 150 mg
1x1 Rs. 0.74 Fluka Cipla Rs. 5.00 Rs. 33.60
Fluconazolecapsules 150 mg
1x1 Rs. 0.74 Forcan Cipla Rs. 27.20 Rs. 34.51
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TABLE 4.2.4: UNUSUAL PRICE STRUCTURE OF SOME DRUG PRODUCTS
S.No.
Brand name ofthe Product
Composition of theFormulation
Manufacturer M.R.P. (Rs.)
1 Ceruvin tablets Clopidogrel 75 mg RANBAXY 76.70 (1x10)
2 Ceruvin-A tablets Clopidogrel 75 mgAspirin 75 mg
RANBAXY 29.24 (1x10)
3 Lorfast tablets Loratidine 10 mg CADILA 43.70(1x10 )
4 Lorfast-D tablets Loratidine 5 mgPseudoephedrine 120 mg
CADILA 11.84(1x10 )
5 Monotrova 10tablets
Atorvastatin 10 mg USV 81.00(1x10)
6 Ecosprin AV 75tablets
Atorvastatin 10 mgAspirin 75 mg
USV 19.18(1x10)
7 Tocin eye drops Tobramycin 0.3%w/v OPTHOREMEDIES
35.00(1x5ml)
8 Tocin-D eye drops Tobramycin 0.3%w/vDexamethasone 0.1%w/v
OPTHOREMEDIES
14.15(1x10 ml)
TABLE 4.7.1: COMPARISON OF EU AND US MARKET FOR GENERICMEDICINES
S.No.
Market Environment for GenericMedicines
USA EU
1 Generic Medicines as % of TotalPharmaceutical Market Volume
63% 42%
2 Basic Product Patent YES(20 years)
YES(20 years)
3 Data ExclusivityBlocks market authorizationprocedures for generics
5 Years 8+2+(1) Years
4 Patents ExtensionsSupplementary ProtectionCertificate etc.
YES14 yearsmaximum
YES 15 years
5 Bolar ProvisionsRight to perform generic R&Dbefore patent expiration
YES YES(but not correctlyimplemented in all themember states)
6 Immediate Generic CompetitionUpon patent expiration
YES NO(due to price &reimbursement proceduresin many member states)
7 Fees for Generic Registration NO YES(between 80.000-120.000 Euros)
8 Free Price Competition YES NO(not in most memberstates)
9 Harmonized Regulatory and IPRequirements
YES NO
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TABLE 5.1: BRANDED AND GENERIC PRICE DIFFERENTIALS IN LEADINGEUROPEAN COUNTRIES
Country Average Price Difference betweenbranded and generic drugs
Generic market share (%)by value
UK 80 % 20.60 %
Netherlands 50 % 19.80 %
Germany 30 % 22.70 %
France 30 % 6.35 %
Italy 25 % 2.05 %
Spain 25 % 5.16 %
TABLE 5.1.4.1: AVAILABILITY & AFFORDABILITY OF SALBUTAMOLINHALER 0.1 MG/DOSE IN SELECTED COUNTRIES
Availability-public sector Affordability-private sector
Originator Lowest pricedgeneric
Originator Lowest pricedgeneric
Uganda, April 2004 0% 0% 5.6 days 2.0 days
Ghana, Oct.2004 4% % 8.0 days 4.6 days
Mali, March 2004 0% 0% 4.2 days 2.7 days
Pakistan, July 2004 0% 3% 1.4 days 1.4 days
Indonesia, August 2004 13% 0% 4.1 days -
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TABLE 5.2.1.1: COMPARISON OF MEDICINE PRICES (INDIAV/S OTHERNATIONS)
S.No.
Drugs India Pakistan Indonesia UK USA
1 Ciprofloxacintablets 500mg(1x10)
Times costlier
$ 0.64(Rs.30.08)
$ 9.42(Rs.442.74)
15
$ 8.73(Rs.410.31)
14
$ 26.35(Rs.1268.45)
41
$ 52.28(Rs.2457.16)
812 Diclofenac
tables 50 mg(1x10)
Times costlier
$ 0.08(Rs.3.76 )
$ 1.88(Rs.88.36)
24
$ 1.33(Rs.62.51)
17
$ 1.35(Rs.63.45)
18
$ 15(Rs.705.0)
1933 Ranitidine
tablets150mg(1x10)
Times costlier
$ 0.13(Rs.6.11)
$ 1.64(Rs.77.08)
13
$ 3.95(Rs.155.65)
23
$ 5.48(Rs.272.8)
39
$ 19.2(Rs.902.4)
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TABLE 5.1.1.2: AVAILABILITY OF GENERIC MEDICINES IN PUBLICSECTOR IN INDIA
S.No.
Survey Site % medianavailability
S.No.
Survey Site % medianavailability
1 Chennai 30% 2 Haryana 10%3 Karnataka 12.5% 4 West Bengal 0%5 Maharastra (12 distt.) 3.3% 6 Maharastra (4 Region) 10.5%
TABLE 5.2.1.3: AVAILABILITY OF GENERIC MEDICINES IN PRIVATESECTOR IN INDIA
S.No.
Survey Site % medianavailability
S.No.
Survey Site % medianavailability
1 Chennai 95% 2 Haryana 50%3 Karnataka 50% 4 West Bengal 74.3%5 Maharastra
(12 distt.)66.7% 6 Maharastra
(4 Region)47.9%
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TABLE 7.2.1: CONTENTS OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE POSED TOPRESCRIBERS
S. No. Questions Options
1 Do you prescribe generic medicines to the patients? Y/N
2 Do you prescribe generic medicines in routine or to poorpatients only?
Routine/Poor
3 Do you consider generic drugs at par with the brandeddrugs as far as their therapeutic efficacy is concerned?
Y/N
4 Are you aware that generics as well as branded drugs haveto pass the same quality tests w. r. t. their identity, purity &strength before coming to the market?
Y/N
5 Do you know that generics and branded drugs are regulatedby the same law for their quality, price structure etc.?
Y/N
6. Do you know that generics are much cheaper than branded? Y/N
7. What is the reason for low prices of generics? Less effective Poor quality Poor raw material No sale promotion
8. Any experiences with generics. No effects Side effects Less effective
9. Do you prefer generic drugs to branded drugs? Y/N
10. Which type of drugs do you use for your own/family use Branded/Generic
TABLE 7.2.2: GENERIC PRESCRIPTION
S. No. Particulars %age
1 % of doctors who prescribe generics. 58.8
2 % of doctors who never prescribe generics. 41.2
3 % of doctors who prescribe generics only to poor patients. 37
4 % of doctors who prescribe generics in routine. 17.8
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TABLE 7.2.3: QUALITY PERCEPTIONS AMONG DOCTORS
S.No.
Particulars %age
1 % of doctors who prescribe generics (237) &consider their qualityat par with branded.
60
2 % of doctors who never prescribe generics (166) & consider thatthe quality of generics is not at par with branded.
75
3 % of doctors who prescribe generics to their patients (237) & alsoprefer to use generics for own family also.
11.6
4 % of doctors who prescribe generics to their patients (237), butprefer branded for their family.
63
5 % of doctors who prescribe generics to poor (148) also prefers touse them for their family.
4.7
6 % of doctors who prefer generics for their family members. 7
7 % of doctors who prefer branded medicines for own use. 75
TABLE 7.2.4: GENERIC PRESCRIPTION BY DOCTORS(GOVERNMENT v/s PRIVATE DOCTORS)
S. No. Particulars % age1 % of surveyed doctors who prescribe generics. 58.8
2 % of government doctors who prescribe generics. 76.2
3 % of private doctors who prescribe generics. 52.7
TABLE 7.2.5:ADVERSE EXPERIENCES WITH GENERICS
S. No. Particulars %age
1 % of doctors who experienced side effects with generics. 10.3
2 % of doctors who found no therapeutic effect with generics. 2.1
3 % of doctors who found generics less effective to branded. 29.5
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TABLE 7.2.6: REASONS FOR USING GENERIC MEDICINES-CONSUMER’SPERCEPTIONS ABOUT GENERICS IN MALAYSIA
S.No. Reasons for using generics % age
1 Know it is the same and will work well 40
2 Cheaper 36
3 Given at hospital 21
4 Used before and it worked well 11
5 Just to give it a try 9
6 Recommended by someone 5
7 Other reasons 6
TABLE 7.3.1: QUESIONNAIRE POSED TO DISPENSING PHARMACISTS
S. No. Questions Options1 Do you stock or sell generic/generic branded medicines? Yes/No
2 What is the average percentage of generic prescriptions? %
3 Do you sell branded drugs at printed MRP or less? % less
4 Do you sell generic/branded generics at printed MRP orless?
% less
5 How much is the stocks of generic/ branded generic drugs inthe shop?
%
6 What is the volume of sale of generic/branded genericdrugs?
%
7 What is the average profit margin being earned in sale ofbranded drug?
%
8 What is the average profit margin being earned in sale ofgeneric/branded generic drugs?
%
9 Do you know that branded, generic and branded-genericdrugs have same quality standards?
Yes/No
10 Do you know that generics/branded generics are at par inquality with branded?
Yes/No
11 Which type of drugs you will use for own use? Branded/generic
12 Do you advocate generic prescription only? Yes/ No
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TABLE 7.3.2: PROFIT MARGINS FOR GENERIC AND BRANDED DRUGSFOR RETAILERS
S.No. Branded Generic
1 % chemists found selling medicines at M.R.P 35% 5%
2 Discount offered by the chemist to the consumer 5-15% 40-70%
3 Average profit margins to the chemist 10-20% 15-70%
4 Preference for own use 20% 50%
TABLE 7.4.1: COMPARATIVE PRICE STRUCTURE OF MEDICINESAVAILABLE AT 24 x 7 JAN AUSHADHI STORES ANDAVERAGE MARKET PRICES
S.No.
Name of medicine Strength Pack JanAushadhiPrice(Rs.)
Averagemarket Price(Rs.)
1. Ciprofloxacin tablet 250 mg 10 11.10 55.00
2. Ciprofloxacin tablet 500 mg 10 21.50 97.00
3. Diclofenac tablet 100mg 10 3.35 36.70
4. Cetirizine tablet 10mg 10 2.75 20.00
5. Paracetamol tablet 500 mg 10 2.45 10.00
6. Nimesulide tablet 100 mg 10 2.70 25.00
7. Cough syrup 110 ml 110ml 13.30 33.00
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TABLE 8.1.1: COMPARATIVE PRICE STRUCTURE OF BRANDED ANDSOME BRANDED-GENERIC MEDICINES WITH MARK UPS
S.No
Brand / tradeName ofMedicine
INN Name,Strength &Dosage form
Manu-facturer
PTR(1x10)
MRP(1x10)
Mark-up(Retailer)
1 Alerid tablets(B)
Cetirizine Hcl10mg/tab
Cipla Rs.27.16
Rs.35.31
30 %
Cetcip tablets(B/G)
Rs.2.24
Rs.25.00
1016%
2 Fludac capsules(B)
Fluoxetine20mg/cap
Cadila Rs.29.80
Rs.37.26
25 %
Cadflo capsules(B/G)
Rs.6.00
Rs.28.00
367 %
3 Ciprobid tablets(B)
Ciprofloxacin500mg/tab
Cadila Rs.54.84
Rs.68.56
27 %
Ciprodac tablets(B/G)
Rs.15.00
Rs.68.56
357 %
4 Lanzol-30capsules (B)
Lansoprazole30mg/cap
Cipla Rs.42.36
Rs.53.77
27 %
Lansec-30capsules (B/G)
Rs.15.68
Rs.47.25
201 %
5 Restyl tablets(B)
Alprazolam0.25mg/tab
Cipla Rs.11.85
Rs.14.82
25 %
Tranex tablets(B/G)
Rs.2.20
Rs.11.34
415%
Branded medicine (B) Branded-generic medicine (B/G)Price to the retailer (PTR) Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
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TABLE 8.1.2: COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF SOME BRANDED AND BRANDED -GENERICDRUG PRODUCTS
S.No
QualityParameter
Restyl TabletsB.N.D-82796Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
Tranex TabletsB.N.BW-8006Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
Alerid TabletsB.N.D-72641Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
Cetcip TabletsB.N.DF-8183Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
Ciprobid TabletsZHH-1552Mfg. ZydusCadila.
Ciprodac TabletsB.N.JK-8021Mfg. Cadila Ltd.
1 Identification Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies2 Uniformity of
weightAv. wt. 112.05 mg(limit* 103.6-120.4 mg) -----complies
Av. wt. 119.1 mg(limit* 110.2-128.0 mg) -----complies
Av. wt. 183.84 mg(limit* 169.6-197.2mg) ----- complies
Av. wt. 122.73 mg(limit* 113.5-131.9 mg) -----complies
Av. wt. 744.34 mg(limit* 707.1-781.6 mg) -----complies
Av. Wt. 752.65 mg(limit* 715.0-120.4mg) ----- complies
3 Assay 0.2437 mg(limit*0.225-0.275 mg)
0.2435 mg(limit*0.225-0.275 mg)
10.18 mg(limit*9-11 mg)
9.95 mg(limit*9-11 mg)
495.2 mg(limit*450--550mg)
477.82 mg(limit*450--550 mg)
4 Uniformity ofcontent
0.229 mg,0.254mg, 0.225 mg,0.256 mg, 0.250mg, 0.250 mg,0.236 mg, 0.231mg, 0.232 mg,0.24 mg(limit* 0.225-0.275 mg)
0.238 mg, 0.226mg, 0.255 mg,0.241 mg, 0.229mg, 0.225 mg,0.24 mg, 0.228mg, 0.241 mg,0.246 mg(limit* 0.225-0.275 mg)
9.85 mg, 9.73 mg,9.56 mg, 9.74 mg,9.75 mg, 9.65 mg,9.66 mg, 9.97 mg,9.81 mg, 10.01 mg,(limit 9-11 mg)
9.96 mg, 9.95 mg,10.31 mg, 9.78mg, 9.76 mg, 9.81mg, 9.96 mg, 9.84mg, 9.99 mg, 9.76mg,(limit 9-11 mg)
- -
5 Dissolution 0.229 mg, 0.234mg, 0.233 mg,0.234 mg, 0.234mg, 0.238 mg(limit* not lessthan 0.2 mg)
0.225 mg, 0.234mg, 0.232 mg,0.232 mg, 0.234mg, 0.234 mg(limit* not lessthan 0.2 mg)
9.44 mg, 9.44 mg,9.48 mg, 9.35 mg,9.35 mg, 9.44 mg.(limit* not less than7.5 mg)
9.35 mg, 9.58 mg,9.13 mg, 9.35 mg,9.44 mg, 9.35 mg.(limit* not lessthan 7.5 mg)
492.35 mg,485.51 mg,485.51 mg,478.67 mg,485.51 mg,492.35 mg.(limit *not lessthan 400 mg)
471.83 mg, 464.99mg, 471.83 mg,471.83 mg, 475.85mg, 473.20 mg.(limit* not less than400 mg)
*As prescribed in I.P., 2007
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TABLE 8.1.3: COMPARATIVE ANLYTICAL EVALUATION OF SOME BRANDED AND BRANDED -GENERICDRUG PRODUCTS
S.No.
QualityParameter
Fludac CapsulesB.N. JK-8039 Mfg.Cadila Ltd.
Cadflo CapsulesB.N. NH-6001Mfg. Cadila Ltd.
Lansol Capsules B.N.X-80748Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
Lansec capsules B.N.KM-8079Mfg. Cipla Ltd.
1 Identification Complies Complies Complies Complies2 Uniformity of
weightAv. wt. 231.94 mg(limit* 208.7-255.1 mg)
Av. wt. 237.84 mg(limit* 214.05-261.6mg)
Av. wt. 336.66 mg(limit* 338.8-393.8 mg)
Av. wt. 363.96 mg(limit* 336.6 - 391.25 mg)
3 Assay 20.598 mg(limit*18-22 mg)
20.49 mg(limit*18-22 mg)
30.12 mg(limit*27-33 mg)
29.46 mg(limit*27-33 mg)
4 Dissolution inAcidic Media
- - 2.32 mg, 2.22 mg, 2.72mg, 2.22 mg, 2.32 mg(limit* not more than4.5 mg)
2.16 mg, 2.56 mg, 1.66 mg,1.66 mg, 2.06 mg, 1.86 mg(limit*not more than4.5 mg)
5 Dissolution 18.74 mg, 18.42 mg,19.07 mg, 18.74 mg,18.58 mg, 18.91 mg(limit* not less than16 mg)
18.58 mg, 18.26 mg,18.74 mg, 18.74 mg,18.26 mg, 19.07 mg(limit* not less than16 mg)
28.4 mg, 28.32 mg,28.61 mg, 29.4 mg,29.4 mg, 28.5 mg.(limit* not less than21 mg)
28.43 mg, 29.41 mg,28.91 mg, 29.84 mg,28.3 mg, 28.71 mg.(limit* not less than 21 mg)
*As prescribed in I.P., 2007
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TABLE 8.1.4 COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF BRANDED AND BRANDED-GENERICALPRAZOLAM TABLETS
S.No.
Name of product BatchNo.
Assay(HPLC)
Hardness(Kg/cm2)
Uniformity ofWeight
DisintegrationTime (Seconds)
1. RESTYL D83972 0.248 mg 3.5 +1.71% to -1.90% 30
2. RESTYL D83973 0.259 mg 3.0 +2.18% to -2.04% 22
3. RESTYL D83974 0.253 mg 2.5 +2.18% to 2.04% 24
4. RESTYL D83975 0.254 mg 2.5 +1.80% to -1.98% 26
5. TRANAX DP8265 0.225 mg 3.5 +2.19% to -3.08% 32
6. TRANAX DP8401 0.240 mg 4.0 +6.69% to -4.01% 48
7. TRANAX DP8494 0.229 mg 3.5 +3.84% to -4.45% 40
8. TRANAX DP8499 0.238 mg 4.0 +3.27% to -2.86% 25
Permissible Limits 0.225 to 0.275 mg. Up to 5 kg/cm2
(Desirable)+7.5% to -7.5% Up to 15 minutes
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TABLE 8.2.1: COMPARATIVE ANALYTICAL EVALUATION OF SOME JAN AUSHADHI AND BRANDED DRUGSS.No.
QualityParameters
RestylTabletsB. No.D-82796Mfd. byCipla Ltd.
AlprazolamTablets I.P. 0.25mgB. No. IDAM-O9001Mfd. by IDPLHaridwar
AleridtabletsB. No.D-72641mfd. By M/SCipla Ltd
Idicet tabletsB. No. IDSR-O6Mfd.by M/SIDPLHaridwar
CiprobidtabletsB. No. ZHH-1552Mfd. by M/SZydus Cadila
CiproraltabletsB. No. 5CP-0509Mfd. By IDPLGurgaon
FludaccapsulesB. No. JK-8039Mfd. by M/SCadila Ltd.
FluoxetinecapsulesB. No. IDFC-09/02Mfd.by M/SIDPLHaridwar
1 Identification(by HPLC)
Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies Complies
2 Uniformity ofweight
Av. wt 112.05mg(limit 103.64-120.45 mg)Complies
Av.wt.118.19 mg(limit 109.32-127.05 mg)Complies
Av. wt.183.84 mg(limit 169.6-197.16mg)Complies
Av.wt.142.3 mg(limit 131.62-152.97 mg)Complies
Av.wt.744.34mg (limit707.12-781.55mg)Complies
Av.wt.662.04mg (limit628.93-695.14mg)Complies
Av.wt.231.94mg(limit 208.7-255.13 mg)Complies
Av. wt.225.94 mg(limit 203.346-248.534 mg)Complies
3 Assay(by HPLC)
0.2437 mg(limit 0.225-0.275 mg)
0.2531 mg(limit 0.225-0.275 mg)
10.18 mg(limit 9-11mg)
10.185 mg(limit 9-11mg)
495.199mg(limit 450-550mg)
505 mg(limit450-550mg)
20.598 mg(limit 18-22mg)
19.60 mg(limit18-22 mg)
4 Uniformity ofcontent( by HPLC)
0.2287 mg,0.254 mg,0.225 mg,0.256 mg,0.250mg,0.250 mg0.236 mg,0.231 mg,0.232 mg,0.24 mg,(limit 0.225-0.275 mg)
0.241 mg, 0.2425mg, 0.2349 mg,0.2346 mg,0.2509 mg,0.2729 mg0.2621 mg, 0.252mg, 0.2501 mg,0.248 mg, (limit0.225-0.275 mg)
9.85 mg, 9.73mg, 9.56 mg,9.74 mg, 9.75mg, 9.65 mg,9.66 mg, 9.97mg, 9.81 mg,10.01 mg,(limit 9-11mg)
9.58 mg, 9.45mg, 09.36 mg,9.776 mg,10.009mg,11.306 mg,10.131 mg,10.209 mg,11.98 mg,10.408 mg(limit 9-11 mg)
5 Dissolution(by HPLC)
0.229 mg,0.234 mg,0.233 mg,0.234 mg,0.234 mg,0.238 mg(limit not lessthan 0.2 mg)
0.228 mg,0.237mg, 0.223mg 0.221 mg,0.230 mg, 0.238mg(limit not lessthan 0.2 mg.)
9.44 mg, 9.44mg, 9.48 mg,9.35 mg, 9.35mg, 9.44 mg.(limit not lessthan 7.5mg)
9.81 mg, 10.03mg, 10.23 mg,9.95 mg, 9.93mg, 9.85 mg.(limit not lessthan 7.5 mg)
492.35 mg,485.51 mg,485.51 mg,478.67 mg,485.51 mg,492.35 mg.(limit not lessthan 400 mg)
504.9 mg,490.03mg,495.4 mg,504.99 mg,487.00 mg,487.00 mg.(limit not lessthan 400 mg)
18.74 mg,18.42 mg,19.07 mg,18.74 mg,18.58 mg,18.91 mg.(limit not lessthan 16mg
20.997 mg,21.808 mg,20.12 mg, 19.03mg, 17.23 mg,18.02 mg(limit not lessthan 16 mg
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12. LIST OF FIGURESFIGURE 2.1: PROCESS FOR NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENT IN USA
New Chemical Entitysources: Organic synthesis Molecular modification Isolation from plants
Pre-clinical studiesincluding: Chemistry Physical Properties Biological
a. Pharmacologyb. ADMEc. Toxicology
Pre-formulation
Investigational New Drug Application (IND) Submission FDA Review
Preclinical studies (continued)Plus: Long term animal toxicity Product formulation Manufacturing and controls Package and label design
New Drug Application (NDA) Submission FDA Review Preapproval plant inspection FDA action
Post marketing Phase IV clinical studies
o Clinical pharmacology/ Toxicologyo Additional indications
Adverse reaction reporting Product defeat reporting Product line extension
Clinical Trials Phase I Phase II Phase III
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FIGURE 2.2: VARIOUS STEPS IN LAUNCHING A NEW DRUG IN INDIA
If marketed in otherCountries for severalyears and data on safetyis available
New Chemical EntitySources: Organic synthesis Molecular modification Isolation from plants
Pre-clinical studies: Chemistry Physical Properties Biological Properties Pharmacology Toxicity Pre-formulation
Investigational New Drug/ New DrugApplication to conduct clinical trials (form 44)
Clinical Trials Phase IClinical Trials Phase IIClinical Trials Phase III
Application to manufacture New Drug (on form 44) Submission to DCGI Review by DCGI Approval in form 46/46A
Application for approval to manufacture a New Drug to SLAwith DCGI approval on form 46/46A Submission to SLA Review by SLA Pre-approval plant inspection Approval by SLA
Post marketing Surveillance Adverse Reaction reporting Approval of label, carton & package insert.
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Within 30 days after sealing IND date
FIGURE 2.1.1.1: INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
Application send for review to reviewer
Announce to conductclinical trial
Submit report of clinical trials
Meeting to conduct phase-IIIclinical trials
Phase-III clinical trialscommence
Pre-NDA meeting
-ve
Within 60 days from INDannouncing date
Before 1 month from ending ofphase-II clinical trials
+ve or no response
Before 9-12 month from NDAsubmission
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Within 30 days after sealing IND date
FIGURE 2.1.1.1: INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
Applicant
Filing IND
Application to FDA
Application send for review to reviewer
Review Report
Announce to conductclinical trial
Submit report of clinical trials
Meeting to conduct phase-IIIclinical trials
Phase-III clinical trialscommence
Pre-NDA meeting
-ve
Within 60 days from INDannouncing date
Before 1 month from ending ofphase-II clinical trials
+ve or no response
Before 9-12 month from NDAsubmission
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Within 30 days after sealing IND date
FIGURE 2.1.1.1: INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUG APPROVAL PROCESS
Application send for review to reviewer
-ve
Within 60 days from INDannouncing date
Before 1 month from ending ofphase-II clinical trials
+ve or no response
Before 9-12 month from NDAsubmission
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FIGURE 2.2.1.1: NDA APPROVAL AND REVIEW PROCESS
Filing NDA to FDA
Send to appropriate ReviewDivision of FDA
Check Fileability ofApplication
If Application FileableInform theApplicant
Send toReviewer
No Yes
Submit ReviewReport CDER
Deficiency letteris issued
If NegativeWithin 120 days
If Positive
Market AuthorisationIssued
Applicant inform itsintention to amend or not
amend the application
Applicant submitsappended application toFDA & FDA review the
amended application
Review Report
Refusal to Applicant
Within 120 days
If Negative
If Positive
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FIGURE 4.3.1: ANDA PATENT CERTIFICATION OPTIONS
ANDA PatentCertification Options
Paragraph-INo Patent
Information hasbeen filed
Paragraph-II
Patent hasExpired
Paragraph-IIIPatent has not expired
but will expire on aparticular date
Paragraph-IVPatent is invalid or non-
infringed by genericapplicant
FDA may approve ANDAimmediately; one or more
generic applicants may enter
Generic applicant providesnotice to the patent holderand NDA filer, entry of the
first filer may not occur.
FDA may approve ANDAimmediately; one or more
generic applicants may enter
FDA may approve ANDAeffective on the day that thepatent expires; one or moregeneric applicant may enter
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FIGURE 4.3.2: PARAGRAPH IV CERTIFICATION
PARAGRAPH IV
CERTIFICATIONPatent holder does not sue; the FDA may approve theANDA assuming other regulatory conditions are
fulfilled
Generic applicant mayenter
Patent holder sue generic applicant within 45 days;trigger of automatic 30- month stay
30- month
stay not expired
If court decides in brandname company’s favor,the FDA can’t approve
ANDA till patent expires
No generic entry tillexpiry of patent
If court decides ingeneric applicant’sfavor, the FDA can
approve ANDA and 180days exclusivity period
begins
First generic applicant mayenter; subsequent generic
applicants may only beapproved after the first generic
applicant’s 180 days haveexpired
Patent expire; the FDAcan approve ANDA (No
180 days exclusivity)
One or more genericmay enter
30- month stay expired;the FDA may be able to
approve ANDA
For the first generic applicant the 180 daysexclusivity period begins upon marketingor court decision, whichever comes first
Subsequent generic applicants may only beapproved after the first generic applicant’s 180 days
have expired
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FIGURE 4.3.3: GENERIC DRUG REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS IN US
No No
Ok Ok
Yes No
APPLICANT / ANDA
Complete Incomplete Refuse to file letterissued
Review by OGD/CDER
BioequivalenceReview
LabelingReview
Plant Inspectionrequest
Chemistry /Micro Review
BioequivalenceReview Acceptable
Chemistry / MicroReview Acceptable
BioequivalenceDeficiency Letter Not Approval
Letter
Pre-ApprovalPlant Inspection
Acceptable
Tentative ANDAApproval
Approval deferred pendingsatisfactory results
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FIGURE: 4.4.1: VISUAL IDENTITY FOR GENERICS IN BRAZIL
FIGURE 4.4.2: VISUAL IDENTITY FOR GENERICS IN BRAZIL
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FIGURE 4.7.1: SETTING PRICE LEVELS
FIGURE 4.7.2: ESTABLISHING THE REFERENCE PRICE USINGMEDICINE CLASSIFICATION
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FIGURE 4.7.3: ESTABLISHING THE REFERENCE PRICES USING PRICEMEASURES
FIGURE 4.7.4: CALCULATION OF PATIENT CO-PAYMENT
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FIGURE 4.7.5: INN PRESCRIBING
FIGURE 7.2.1: PATTERN OF PRESCRIBING GENERIC MEDICINES
A: % of Physicians preferred only generic medicines for family use
B: % of Physicians preferred both types of medicines for family use
C: % of Physicians preferred only branded medicines for family use
01020304050607080
A
Percentage
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FIGURE 4.7.5: INN PRESCRIBING
FIGURE 7.2.1: PATTERN OF PRESCRIBING GENERIC MEDICINES
A: % of Physicians preferred only generic medicines for family use
B: % of Physicians preferred both types of medicines for family use
C: % of Physicians preferred only branded medicines for family use
A B C
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FIGURE 4.7.5: INN PRESCRIBING
FIGURE 7.2.1: PATTERN OF PRESCRIBING GENERIC MEDICINES
A: % of Physicians preferred only generic medicines for family use
B: % of Physicians preferred both types of medicines for family use
C: % of Physicians preferred only branded medicines for family use
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FIGURE 7.3.1: PERCEPTIONS OF DISPENSING PHARMACISTSREGARDING GENERIC AND BRANDED MEDICINES(PREFERENCE FOR OWN USE)
FIGURE 7.3.2: PERCEPTIONS ABOUT QUALITY OF GENERICS VIS-À-VIS-BRANDED MEDICINES AMONG DISPENSINGCHEMISTS.
A-- Advocate generic prescription
B-- Know that statutory quality standards for generic and branded are same.
C-- Know that quality of generic and branded are same
05101520253035404550
Branded
Percentage
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage
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FIGURE 7.3.1: PERCEPTIONS OF DISPENSING PHARMACISTSREGARDING GENERIC AND BRANDED MEDICINES(PREFERENCE FOR OWN USE)
FIGURE 7.3.2: PERCEPTIONS ABOUT QUALITY OF GENERICS VIS-À-VIS-BRANDED MEDICINES AMONG DISPENSINGCHEMISTS.
A-- Advocate generic prescription
B-- Know that statutory quality standards for generic and branded are same.
C-- Know that quality of generic and branded are same
Branded Both Generic
A B C
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FIGURE 7.3.1: PERCEPTIONS OF DISPENSING PHARMACISTSREGARDING GENERIC AND BRANDED MEDICINES(PREFERENCE FOR OWN USE)
FIGURE 7.3.2: PERCEPTIONS ABOUT QUALITY OF GENERICS VIS-À-VIS-BRANDED MEDICINES AMONG DISPENSINGCHEMISTS.
A-- Advocate generic prescription
B-- Know that statutory quality standards for generic and branded are same.
C-- Know that quality of generic and branded are same
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13. TESTING METHODS - ANNEXURE-1
TEST METHOD FOR ALPRAZOLAM TABLET I.P.
Identification: In the Assay, the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the
test solution corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference
solution.
Uniformity of weight: Weigh individually 20 units selected at random and calculate the
average weight. Not more than two of the individual weights deviate from the average
weight by more than 7.5% and none deviate by more than 15%
Uniformity of content: The test for uniformity of content is based on the assay of the
individual contents of active substance(s) of a number of single dose units to determine
whether the individual contents are within limits set with reference to the average content
of the sample.
Determine the content of active ingredient (s) in each of 10 dosage units taken at random
using the method which is used for assay. The preparation complies with the test if each
individual content is 85 to 115 percent of the average content. The preparation fails to
comply with the test if more than one individual content is outside these limits or if one
individual content is outside the limits of 75 to 125 percent of the average content.
Determine the content of active ingredient by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Transfer one tablet to a container, add 0.4 ml of water on to the tablet,
allow the tablet to stand for 2 minutes and swirl the container to disperse the tablet. Add
sufficient Acetonitrile to produce a solution containing 0.0025 per cent w/v of
Alprazolam. Shake to mix and centrifuge, if necessary.
Reference solution: A solution containing 0.0025 per cent w/v of Alprazolam RS in
Acetonitrile.
Chromatographic system:–
Column: a stainless steel column 25 cm x 4.6 mm, packed with porous silica
particles, 5 to 10 μm in diameter,
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Mobile phase: a mixture of 850 volumes of acetonitrile, 80 volumes of chloroform,
50 volumes of 1-butanol, 20 volumes of water and 0.5 volume of glacial acetic
acid.
Flow rate. 2 ml per minute,
Detector: spectrophotometer set at 254 nm,
Injection volume:a 10 μl or 20 μl loop injector.
Calculate the content of C17H13ClN4 in the tablet.
Assay: Determine contents of Alprazolam by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Place 5 tablets in a flask, add 2 ml of water and swirl to disperse the tablets.
Add sufficient Acetonitrile to produce 25.0 ml. Shake for 10 to 15 minutes and centrifuge
if necessary. Dilute a portion of the clear solution with Acetonitrile to produce a solution
containing 0.0025 per cent w/v of Alprazolam.
Reference solution: A 0.0025 per cent w/v solution of Alprazolam RS in acetonitrile.
Chromatographic system as described under Uniformity of content.
Inject the reference solution. The test is not valid unless the relative standard deviation for
replicate injections is not more than 2.0 per cent. Inject alternately the test solution and the
reference solution. Calculate the content of C17H13ClN4 in the tablets.
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TEST METHOD FOR CETIRIZINE TABLET I.P.
Identification: In the Assay, the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution
corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference solution.
Uniformity of weight: Weigh individually 20 units selected at random and calculate the
average weight. Not more than two of the individual weights deviate from the average
weight by more than 7.5% and none deviate by more than 15%
Uniformity of content: The test for uniformity of content is based on the assay of the
individual contents of active substance(s) of a number of single dose units to determine
whether the individual contents are within limits set with reference to the average content
of the sample.
Determine the content of active ingredient (s) in each of 10 dosage units taken at random
using the method which is used for assay. The preparation complies with the test if each
individual content is 85 to 115 percent of the average content. The preparation fails to
comply the test if more than one individual content is outside these limits or if one
individual content is outside the limits of 75 to 125 percent of the average content.
Determine the content of each dosage unit by liquid chromatography as described under
Assay, using the following solution as the test solution. Test solution: Disperse 1 tablet in
the mobile phase, mix and dilute to 100.0 ml with the mobile phase, filter. Dilute 5.0 ml of
the solution to 10.0 ml with mobile phase.
Dissolution Test: Perform dissolution test using Apparatus No.1as provided under chapter
2.5.2 of I.P.2007
Medium: 900 ml of 0.1 M hydrochloric acid.
Speed and time: 100 rpm and 45 minutes.
Withdraw a suitable volume of the medium and filter. Measure the absorbance of the
filtrate, suitably diluted with the dissolution medium if necessary, at the maximum at
about 230 nm using spectrophotometer. Calculate the content of C21H25ClN2O3.2HCl in
the medium from the absorbance obtained from a solution of known concentration of
cetirizine hydrochloride RS in the same medium.
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Assay: Determine the contents of Cetirizine Hydrochloride by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Weigh and powder 20 tablets. Weigh accurately a quantity of the powder
containing about 25 mg of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, add the mobile phase, mix and dilute
to 50.0 ml with the mobile phase, filter. Dilute 1.0 ml of the solution to 10.0 ml with
mobile phase.
Reference solution: A 0.05 per cent w/v solution of cetirizine hydrochloride RS in the
mobile phase. Dilute 1.0 ml of the solution to 10.0 ml with the mobile phase.
Chromatographic system:–
Column: a stainless steel column 25 cm x 4.6 mm, packed with octadecysilane
bonded to porous silica (5 μm),
Mobile phase: a mixture of 0.4 volume of dilute sulphuric acid, 6.6 volumes of
water and 93 volumes of acetonitrile,
Flow rate: 1.2 ml per minute,
Detector:spectrophotometer set at 230 nm,
Injection volume:a 20 μl loop injector.
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TEST METHOD FOR CIPROFLOXACIN TABLET I.P.
Identification: A. In the Assay, the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the
test solution corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference
solution.
B. Determine by thin-layer chromatography, coating the plate with silica gel G. Place the
plate in an atmosphere of ammonia for about 15 minutes and transfer it to an unsaturated
chamber.
Mobile phase: A mixture of 40 volumes of dichloromethane, 40 volumes of methanol, 20
volumes of strong ammonia solution and 10 volumes of acetonitrile.
Test solution: Shake a quantity of the powdered tablets containing about 0.15 g of
ciprofloxacin with 75 ml of water for 20 minutes, dilute to 100.0 ml with water, mix,
centrifuge, and use the clear supernatant liquid.
Reference solution: A 0.15 per cent w/v solution of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride RS in
water. Apply to the plate, as 1-cm bands, 5 μl of each solution. Place the plate in an
atmosphere of ammonia for about 15 minutes and transfer it to an unsaturated chamber
containing the mobile phase. Allow the mobile phase to rise 12 cm. Dry the plate in air for
15 minutes and examine in ultraviolet light at 254 nm and at 365 nm. The principal band
in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution corresponds to that in the
chromatogram obtained with the reference solution.
Dissolution Test: Perform dissolution test using Apparatus. No 1 as provided under
Chapter 2.5.2 of I.P.2007
Medium: 900 ml of water
Speed and time: 50 rpm and 30 minutes.
Withdraw a suitable volume of the medium and filter. Measure the absorbance of the
filtrate, suitably diluted with water if necessary, at the maximum at about 276 nm (2.4.7).
Calculate the content of ciprofloxacin, C17H18FN3O3, in the medium from the
absorbance obtained by repeating the determination using a solution of known
concentration of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride RS.
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Assay: Determine contents of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Weigh and powder 20 tablets. Weigh accurately a quantity of the powder
containing about 1.25 g of Ciprofloxacin, add about 400 ml of 0.01 M hydrochloric acid,
shake for 20 minutes, dilute to 500.0 ml with 0.01 M hydrochloric acid and filter. Dilute
10.0 ml of the filtrate to 100.0 ml with 0.01 M hydrochloric acid.
Reference solution (a): A 0.03 per cent w/v solution of Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride RS
in 0.01 M hydrochloric acid.
Reference solution (b): A 0.05 per cent w/v solution of Ciprofloxacin ethylenediamine
analog RS in water.
Chromatographic system:
Column: a stainless steel column 25 cm x 4 mm, packed with octadecylsilyl silica
gel (5 μm),
Mobile phase: a mixture of 87 volumes of 0.025 M phosphoric acid, previously
adjusted with triethylamine to a pH of 3.0 ± 0.1, and 13 volumes of acetonitrile,
Flow rate: 1.5 ml per minute,
Column temperature. 30° ± 1°,
Detector: spectrophotometer set at 278 nm,
Injection volume a 10 μl loop injector.
Inject reference solution (b) and record the chromatogram adjusting the sensitivity
and flow rate suitably so that the retention time for ciprofloxacin is between 6.4 and 10.8
minutes, the relative retention times are about 0.7 for ciprofloxacin ethylenediamine
analog and 1.0 for ciprofloxacin and the resolution between ciprofloxacin ethylenediamine
analog peak and ciprofloxacin peak is not less than 6. The column efficiency, determined
from ciprofloxacin peak, is not less than 2500 theoretical plates, the tailing factor for the
ciprofloxacin peak is not more than 4.0 and the relative standard deviation for replicate
injections is not more than 1.5 per cent. Inject alternately the test solution and reference
solution (a).
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TEST METHOD FOR LANSOPRAZOLE CAPSULES 30mg
Identification: A: In the Assay, the retention time in the chromatogram obtained with the
test solution corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the standard
preparation.
B: Ultraviolet Absorption
Uniformity of weight: Weigh individually 20 units selected at random and calculate the
average weight. Not more than two of the individual weights deviate from the average
weight by more than 7.5% and none deviate by more than 15%
Dissolution Test: Perform dissolution test using Apparatus No.2 as provided under
chapter 711 of USP 30 using acidic and buffer media as prescribed below.
Medium: 0.1 N Hcl
Speed and time: 75 rpm and 60 minutes.
ACID STAGE MEDIUM
Procedure: Withdraw a 25 ml of aliquot and filter. Determine the content of
C16H14F3N3O2S dissolved in the medium by using UV absorption method at the
wavelength of maximum absorption at about 306 nm using acid stage medium as blank.
Concomitantly determine the absorption of the acid stage test solution in comparison with
a standard solution of Lansoprazole having a known conc. Equivalent to about 8% of the
labeled amount of Lansoprazole dissolved per 500 ml of acid stage medium.[A volume of
methanol not to exceed 0.5% of the total volume of the standard solution may be used to
dissolve standard Lansoprazole prior to dilution with acid stage medium].
BUFFER STAGE
Buffer Solution: 65.4 gm monobasic sodium phosphate+28.2 gm. Sodium hydroxide+12
gm.sodium dodecylsulphate to make up 4 litre with water.
Blank Solution: A mixture of acid stage solution + buffer stage solution (19:17) pH
adjusted to 6.8 with phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide.
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Test Solution: 425 ml conc. Buffer +475 ml of remaining solution of acid stage and adjust
pH to 6.8 with phosphoric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Apparatus No. 2
Speed and Time: 75 rpm and 60 minutes
Procedure: Determine the amount of C16H14F3N3O2S dissolved in filtered portion of the
Test solution using the difference between the absorbances at the wavelength of about 286
and 650 nm, with Blank solution as blank. Concomitantly determine the absorption of the
Test solution in comparison with a Standard solution of Lansoprazole having a known
conc. Equivalent to about 70% of the labeled amount of Lansoprazole dissolved in 900 ml
of Blank solution.[A volume of methanol not to exceed 2% of the total volume of the
standard solution may be used to dissolve standard Lansoprazole prior to dilution with
Blank solution].
Assay: Determine the contents of Lansoprazole by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Weigh and powder 20 tablets. Weigh accurately a quantity of the powder
containing about 25 mg of Lansoprazole add the mobile phase, mix and dilute to 25 ml
with the mobile phase, filter. Dilute 1.00 ml of this solution with mobile phase to make 10
ml to achieve conc. of 100mcg/ml
Reference solution: Take 25 mg Lansoprazole RS in 25 ml mobile phase dissolve and
filter. Dilute 1.0 ml of the solution to 10.0 ml with the mobile phase to get conc. of
100mcg/ml.
Chromatographic system:–
Column: Octadecylsilane bonded to porous silica
Mobile phase: prepare a filtered and degassed mixtureof water, acetonitrile,
triethylamine ( 60:401) adjust pH to 7.0 with phosphoric acid. .
Flow rate: 1.0ml/min
Detector: spectrophotometer set at 285 nm,
Injection Volume: a 20 μl loop injector.
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TEST METHOD FOR FLUOXETINE CAPSULES 20mg
Identification: A: In the Assay, the principal peak in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution
corresponds to the peak in the chromatogram obtained with the reference solution.
B: Infrared Absorption
Uniformity of weight: Weigh individually 20 units selected at random and calculate the
average weight. Not more than two of the individual weights deviate from the average
weight by more than 7.5% and none deviate by more than 15%
Uniformity of content: The test for uniformity of content is based on the assay of the
individual contents of active substance(s) of a number of single dose units to determine
whether the individual contents are within limits set with reference to the average content
of the sample.
Determine the content of active ingredient (s) in each of 10 dosage units taken at random
using the method which is used for assay. The preparation complies with the test, if each
individual content is 85 to 115 percent of the average content. The preparation fails to
comply with the test, if more than one individual content is outside these limits or if one
individual content is outside the limits of 75 to 125 percent of the average content.
Determine the content of each dosage unit by liquid chromatography as described under
Assay, using the following solution as the test solution. Test solution: Disperse 1 tablet in
the mobile phase, mix and dilute to 100.0 ml with the mobile phase, filter. Dilute 5.0 ml of
the solution to 10.0 ml with mobile phase.
Dissolution Test: Perform dissolution test using Apparatus No.2 as provided under
Chapter 711 of USP 30
Medium: 900 ml water.
Speed and time: 50 rpm and 30 minutes.
Withdraw a suitable volume of the medium and filter. Determine the content of
C17H18F3NO in the medium by using HPLC method.
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Assay: Determine the contents of Fluoxetine by liquid chromatography.
Test solution: Weigh and powder 20 tablets. Weigh accurately a quantity of the powder
containing about 25 mg of Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, add the mobile phase, mix and dilute
to 25 ml with the mobile phase, filter. Dilute 1.00 ml of this solution with mobile phase to
make 10 ml to achieve conc. of 100mcg/ml
Reference solution: Take 25 mg Fluoxetine Hydrochloride RS in 25 ml mobile phase
dissolve and filter. Dilute 1.0 ml of the solution to 10.0 ml with the mobile phase to get
concentration of 100mcg/ml.
Chromatographic system:
Column: a stainless steel column 25 cm x 4.6 mm, packed with 5um base-
deactivated packing L7
Mobile phase: prepare a filtered and degassed mixtureof triethylene buffer,
stabilizer free tetrahydrofuran and methanol (6:3:1) and make adjustment if
required.
Flow rate: 1.0ml/min
Detector: spectrophotometer set at 227 nm,
Injection volume: a 20 μl loop injector.
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15. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Singal GL, Nanda A. Generic drugs in India-whether an affordable alternative to
branded drugs: a critical study. The Pharma Review. 2008 Jun; 6(34):637-42.
2. Singal GL, Nanda A. Evaluating General Practitioner’s Perceptions and Practices
on Generics and Branded Medicines: A Pilot Study from the State of Haryana
(India). The Pharma Review 2010 March-April; 8(44): 140-44.
3. Singal GL, Nanda A. A comparative study of branded versus branded-generics in
India. International Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2010; 2(4): 960-68.
4. Pahwa N, Singal GL, Nanda A. Quality of generics versus branded products for
Cetirizine Hcl tablets. The Eastern Pharmacist 2010 March; VIII(9): 16-22
5. Singal GL, Nanda A, Kotwani A. A Comparative Evaluation of Price and Quality
of some Branded versus Branded-Generic Medicines of the same Manufacturer in
India. Indian Journal of Pharmacology 2011; 43(2): 131-36
6. Singal GL, Kotwani A, Nanda A. Concept of 24x7 Jan Aushadhi Stores in India
and quality of medicines therein. International Journal of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences 2011; 3(1): 204- 07