Ph. Eur. 2.9.5
Capsule quality control (Ph. Eur. 2.9.5)
Mass uniformity test for 20 units under the European Pharmacopoeia, including in-process blend control (maximum 2% deviation).
For pharmacists
Pharmacy calculators
Practical calculators for quality control and pharmacy compounding. Check each tool’s required inputs and verify every result against current professional guidance.
Available calculators
6 calculatorsTMF formulary
Capsule size and filler calculator
Calculate the filling capacity of the selected capsule size and the required filler per capsule and for the full batch.
Gay-Lussac
Alcohol dilution using Gay-Lussac
Calculate the stock alcohol volume. Measure it, then top up with purified water to the desired final volume, accounting for volume contraction.
Official f-factor
Suppositories and displacement factors
Calculate the suppository base quantity using official displacement factors and mould calibration values.
Certificate of analysis
Folic acid: purity and trituration
Calculate corrections for water content and dry purity, including 1:10 and 1:100 triturations.
IU/mg correction
Nystatin raw material correction
Calculate the nystatin powder weighing based on activity (IU/mg) and loss on drying.