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Introduction of Preformulation
Goals of Preformulation
Usefulness of Preformulation
Classes of Preformulation
Factors to be consider before Preformulation
Steps in Preformulation
Principle area of Preformulation
Evaluated parameters in Preformulation
Conclusion
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Preformulation
1. Presentation on “Pharmaceutical Preformulation in Bangladesh”
Course Name: Advanced Formulation Technology
Course Code: PH-5101
Presented By
Md. Mahfuzul Islam Bhuiyan
ID. No. 029-21-15
Semester- Fall-2019
Southern University Bangladesh
2. Contents
Introduction of Preformulation
Goals of Preformulation
Usefulness of Preformulation
Classes of Preformulation
Factors to be consider before Preformulation
Steps in Preformulation
Principle area of Preformulation
Evaluated parameters in Preformulation
Conclusion
3. Preformulation
Preformulation is the branch of Pharmaceutical science that utilizes biopharmaceutical
principles in the determination of physicochemical properties of the drug substance.
It is defined as the phase of research and development in which preformulation studies
characterize physical and chemical properties of a drug molecule in order to develop
safe, effective and stable dosage form.
4. Goals of Preformulation
To establish the physico-chemical parameters of a new drug entity
To determine its kinetics and stability
To establish its compatibility with common excipients
It provides insights into how drug products should be processed and stored to ensure their quality
To generate useful information to the formulator to design an optimum drug delivery system.
The necessity of preformulation is not only acknowledged by most companies it is to a certain
extent prerequisite and forms back bone for R&D.
5. Usefulness of Preformulation
Selection of drug candidate itself
Selection of formulation components.
API & drug product manufacturing processes
Determination of the most appropriate container closure system
Development of analytical methods
Assignment of API retest periods
The synthetic route of the API
Toxicological strategy
6. Classes of Preformulation
Preformulation studies can be classified into:
a. Fundamental preformulation studies
These studies are specific to candidate drug molecules and it include solubility analysis (e.g.,
ionization constant, partition coefficient, solubilization, thermal effect, common ion effect,
dissolution etc.), solid state properties (e.g., polymorphism, solvated forms and amorphous form ),
stability analysis (e.g., solution-state stability and solid-state stability) and permeability studies.
These studies are dependent on the chemical structure of the candidate drug molecule.
b. Derived preformulation studies
These studies include characterization of particle properties (e.g., particle size and particle shape),
bulk density, powder flow properties, compaction behaviour etc. They are carried out on the
intended dosage form.
7. Factors to be consider before Preformulation
Before embarking on Preformulation studies, scientists must consider
1. The available physicochemical data including chemical structure, different salts,
potency relative to the competitive products and the dosage form etc.
2. Anticipated dose and the proposed route of drug administration.
3. Supply situation and development schedule.
4. Availability indicating assay.
10. Evaluated Parameters in Performulation
Physical Characteristics
Organoleptic properties of the candidate drug molecule e.g., colour, odour and taste.
Bulk characterization e.g., particle size and surface area, powder flow properties, density, compressibility,
crystallinity, polymorphism and hygroscopicity.
Solubility analysis e.g., ionization constant/ drug Pka, partition coefficient, solubilization, thermal effect,
common ion effect (Ksp) and dissolution.
Stability analysis e.g., solution-state stability testing, solid-state stability testing, and drug-excipient
compatibility studies.
o Chemical characteristics
Hydrolysis
Oxidation
Photostability
Racemization
Polymerization
Isomerization
11. Conclusion
Preformulation studies on a new drug molecule provide useful information for subsequent
formulation of a physiochemically stable and biopharmaceutically suitable dosage form
Preformulation work is the fundation of developing efficacious and economical formulations.
12. Reference
Banker GS, Rhodes CT. Modern Pharmaceutics, Edition 4, Marcel Dekker, New York. 2002 p: 167-
184
Chaurasia G. (2016). A Review on Pharmaceutical Preformulation Studies in Formulation and
Development of New Drug Molecules. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and
research, 7(6): 2313-2320.
Kulkarni, S., Sharma, S. and Agrawal, A. (2015). Preformulation – A Foundation For Formulation
Development. International Journal of Pharmaceutical, Chemical And Biological Sciences, 5(2):
403-406.
Gibson, M. (2004). Pharmaceutical Preformulation and Formulation: A Practical Guide from
Candidate Drug Selection to Commercial Dosage Form. Florida: CRC Press LLC.