Streamlining Automated Dissolution Testing with Robotics
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In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and consistency of drug products is paramount. Dissolution testing, a critical in-vitro method used to predict the rate at which a drug will dissolve in a patient's body, plays a vital role in this process but it has traditionally been time-consuming and labor-intensive. Automation is revolutionising how pharmaceutical companies conduct this essential analysis.
Automated dissolution testing systems, like those offered by Astech, bring many benefits to pharmaceutical laboratories:
- Increased throughput: robotic systems can handle multiple tests simultaneously, significantly increasing the number of samples that can be processed. This is crucial for high-throughput screening and batch release testing.
- Enhanced accuracy and reproducibility: automation minimises the risk of human error associated with manual sampling, media replacement, and data recording. This leads to more consistent and reliable results, which are essential for regulatory compliance.
- Reduced labour costs: by automating repetitive tasks, laboratories can free up skilled personnel to focus on more complex analytical challenges and data interpretation.
- Improved data integrity: automated systems often include integrated software for data collection, analysis and reporting, ensuring the integrity and traceability of results.
- Safer operations: automation can reduce the need for analysts to handle potentially hazardous materials or spend extended periods performing repetitive manual tasks:
- automated sample introduction and withdrawal
- precise media temperature control and delivery
- integration with online UV-Vis spectrophotometers or HPLC systems for real-time analysis
- comprehensive data management and reporting
At Astech, we understand the critical importance of accurate and efficient dissolution testing, and offer robotic solutions designed to meet the specific needs of pharmaceutical laboratories. Contact us today to learn how our tailored solutions can enhance your laboratory's efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
