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Understanding drug impurities: types, sources, and analytical strategies

Unseen and often unexpected, drug impurities can slip in at every drug development stage, making their detection and control essential.

Modern pharmaceuticals undergo rigorous testing, yet impurities can still creep in from raw materials, reactions, or storage conditions. These trace compounds can alter drug performance or pose health risks. As pharmaceutical formulations become more complex, scientists rely on cutting-edge methods to detect and control impurities at the molecular level.

Download this  article to learn:

  • Types and sources of drug impurities and how they enter pharmaceutical products
  • Analytical strategies scientists use to detect and quantify impurities
  • Emerging tools and trends shaping drug impurity analysis

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