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reconstitution studies.
Q: May sterility testing be used to demonstrate that the drug product
does not support microbial growth over the storage
periods/conditions described in labeling?
A: No, in order to show that the drug product does not support
microbial growth, product samples should be challenged with a
panel of different species of microorganisms.
If the drug product is a pharmacy bulk product, what are the labeling
instructions for product entry and dispensing?
Q: What information should be provided in this section?
A: Indicate the time period for dispensing the product and the number
of entries allowed.
If the drug product is a pharmacy bulk package and the labeling
indicates that the drug product may be dispensed over a time period
greater than four hours after initial closure entry, what studies were
conducted to support the extended dispensing period?
Q: What type of study should be performed to support the extended
pharmacy bulk dispensing duration?
A: Same as above for reconstitution study.
Q: Should the RLD and proposed generic be tested side-by-side?
A: We recommended that RLD and generic be tested in parallel, but
do not require parallel testing. Results should meet acceptance
criteria of does not support microbial growth over the storage
periods/ conditions described in labeling (as described above) for
reconstitution studies.
2.3.P.3
Manufacture
2.3.P.3.1 Manufacturers
Where is the drug product manufactured?
Q: What information should be presented in this section?
A: Include the name and address of the facility that performs the
compounding, filling, and terminal sterilization of the drug product.
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