The Department of Pharmaceutical analysis aims to focus on the development of analytical methods using new combinations of established instrumentation and approaches. It involves basic research in identity, purity, content and stability of starting materials, excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API). The department is involved in teaching and training post graduate students, in the subjects of analytical sciences pertaining to qualitative and quantitative estimation of natural and synthetic compounds in various matrices by application of spectroscopy, chromatography and analytical methods.
Major Thrust Area of the Department
Analytical and bioanalytical method development and validation
Pharmacokinetic studies of drugs and metabolites
Identification and characterization of impurities in drug substances
Forced degradation studies and characterization of degradation products
Short-term/accelerated, mid-term and long-term stability testing of formulations
Pre-formulation (physicochemical parameters & excipient compatibility) studies
Chemical characterization of biomarkers in herbal products