Quantification of Amlodipine Maleate Content in Amorphous Solid Dispersions Produced by Fluidized Bed Granulation Using Process Analytical Technology Tools

<b>Background:</b> Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content is a critical quality attribute (CQA) of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) prepared by spraying a solution of APIs and polymers onto the excipients in fluid bed granulator. This study presents four methods for quantifying...

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Main Authors: Sandi Svetič, Laura Medved, Klemen Korasa, Franc Vrečer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/16/12/1538
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Summary:<b>Background:</b> Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content is a critical quality attribute (CQA) of amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) prepared by spraying a solution of APIs and polymers onto the excipients in fluid bed granulator. This study presents four methods for quantifying API content during ASD preparation. <b>Methods:</b> Raman and three near-infrared (NIR) process analysers were utilized to develop methods for API quantification. Four partial least squares (PLS) models were developed using measurements from three granulation batches, with an additional batch used to evaluate model predictability. Models performance was assessed using metrics such as root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP), root mean square error of cross-validation (RMSECV), residual prediction deviation (RPD), and others. <b>Results:</b> Off-line and at-line NIR models were identified as suitable for process control applications. Additionally, at-line Raman measurements effectively predicted the endpoint of the spraying phase. <b>Conclusions:</b> To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first study focused on monitoring API content during fluidized bed granulation (FBG) used for ASD preparation. The findings provide novel insights into the application of Raman and NIR process analysers with PLS modelling for monitoring and controlling ASD preparation processes.
ISSN:1999-4923