Stability Analysis
Course Description
A key component of pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology product development is to determine product stability and shelf life. The basic statistical assumptions, tests and life predictions methods will be presented with examples. Determination of whether to pool data, use a common slope or fit the data individually will be presented. Sample size selection and stability estimation in compliance with FDA guidance is discussed.
Attendees
This course is required for all scientists, engineers and quality professionals who actively work on all aspects of discovery, product and process development where the goal is to characterize, optimize and improve product and process performance.
Prerequisites
ESDA is a recommended course prior to taking this course.
Course Objectives
- Design and analyze stability studies.
- Determine the appropriate fitting method for any stability data set.
- Determine shelf life.
- Select appropriate analysis technique based on type of data.
- Use and interpret the stability script and associated report.
Detailed Course Outline
Section I: Stability Definition and Introduction
FDA guidelines
Section II: Stability Study Design
Sample size
Test conditions
Section III: Stability Data Analysis and Life Prediction
Extendibility and Confidence Intervals
Shelf Life Determination
All batches pooled
All batches with individual fits
Common slope
Common Intercept
