As dermaceutical formulations become more predominant, in vitro release testing (IVRT) is playing a progressively dynamic role in the determining the release performance and diffusion of these drug products — saving both time and cost compared with traditional bioequivalence studies.
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IVRT Measures
The estimation of drug release from a given dosage form is important to drug product development. The precise technique employed is determined by the dosage form itself and the intended route of delivery from the given dosage form. For Oral solid dosage forms, dissolution testing has been used. Recently, for semisolid drug products, in vitro release testing (IVRT) has shown potential in evaluating drug release properties. An in vitro release rate can reflect the combined effect of several physical and chemical properties, including solubility and particle size of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) and rheological properties of the dosage form.
The common IVRT method employs an open chamber design like the Franz diffusion cell system and can be used with a synthetic membrane.
IVRT studies provides an effective method for the evaluation of drug release from semisolid drug products and with appropriately validated method, to measure manufacturing quality over time. Its use is increasing as both a development tool. The IVRT studies will soon become a required part of the regulatory package and, on a case-by-case basis.
The IVRT pivotal study comparing the [drug] release rates between the Test and RLD products should be performed in a same manner compatible with the general procedures and statistical analysis method specified in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter<1724> , Semisolid Drug Products – Performance Tests
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IVRT Method Development Report
IVRT Method Validation Report
IVRT Pivotal Study Report
IVPT Measures
In Vitro permeation testing (IVPT) studies across biological membranes (skin tissues) for dermatological formulations that are applied to the skin are energetic to guide product development and establish product bioequivalence.
Therefore, an IVPT studies are recommended comparing the cutaneous pharmacokinetics of a drug permeations from the Test and Reference products using excised human skin with a competent skin barrier mounted on a qualified diffusion cell system.
