Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab at SRCPMS

The Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab at Shri Ram College of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences (SRCPMS) is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training students in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of pharmaceutical substances. This lab plays a crucial role in ensuring that future pharmacists and researchers are proficient in drug testing, quality control, and regulatory compliance. The lab is equipped with advanced analytical instruments and techniques that help students understand the chemical composition, purity, and stability of pharmaceutical products. Through hands-on training, students develop expertise in pharmaceutical testing, ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory standards.

Key Features & Learning Objectives

🔹Drug Purity & Quality Testing
• Students learn to determine drug purity, stability, and efficacy through advanced analytical techniques.
• Understanding of pharmacopeial standards (IP, USP, BP, etc.) used in pharmaceutical analysis.

🔹Advanced Analytical Techniques • Spectroscopy Methods:
✅ UV-Visible Spectrophotometry
✅ Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy
✅ Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Chromatography Techniques:
✅ High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
✅ Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)
✅ Gas Chromatography (GC)

🔹Pharmaceutical Assay & Content Uniformity • Determining the concentration and potency of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in formulations.
• Hands-on training in the assay of tablets, capsules, injections, and suspensions.

🔹Dissolution & Disintegration Studies
• Learning about drug release profiles and how they influence bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy.
• Understanding disintegration time for solid dosage forms as per regulatory standards.

🔹Stability Testing & Forced Degradation Studies
• Analyzing the impact of temperature, humidity, and light on drug stability.
• Identifying degradation pathways to ensure the long-term effectiveness of pharmaceuticals.

🔹Regulatory & Quality Control Training
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Understanding the role of pharmaceutical analysis in regulatory approval and post-market surveillance.

Bridging Theory & Industrial Applications
The Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab at SRCPMS provides industry-relevant training, ensuring students gain practical exposure to techniques used in pharmaceutical industries, quality control laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
Through hands-on analytical experimentation, students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for careers in:
✅Pharmaceutical R&D and quality assurance
✅Analytical method development and validation
✅Regulatory affairs and compliance
By mastering pharmaceutical analysis techniques, students become future-ready professionals capable of ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines in the healthcare sector