Analytical Chemistry & Drug Development

Analytical Chemistry in Pharmacy Application

Analytical chemistry underpins pharmaceutical drug development by providing assurance of the quality, safety and efficacy of new medicines. This course is an overview of the areas in which analytical chemistry plays a vital role in developing a new drug. There is a focus on HPLC as being the most important analytical procedure in today's pharmaceutical industry, but other techniques are also covered, for instance those used to investigate polymorphism in new drugs. The applicability of regulatory guidance, particularly which from ICH, to analytical chemistry is also covered in this course. It is also recommended for project team members working alongside analytical chemists, as well as analysts requiring a broad overview of their role in the pharmaceutical industry.