The College of Pharmacy at the University of Basrah organized a specialized scientific workshop targeting fifth-year graduation project students. The session aimed to establish the theoretical and practical foundations of in vitro drug release testing from solid dosage forms, ensuring students have a solid scientific framework to complete their research efficiently.
The workshop was structured into two main segments. The theoretical component featured a lecture by Lecturer Noor Yousef Farid, who detailed the theoretical framework of in vitro dissolution testing as a paramount procedure in the quality control of pharmaceutical products. She elucidated how this testing minimizes performance variations among different formulation batches and directly influences the acceptance or rejection of manufactured products.
The lecture also explored the diverse types of laboratory apparatuses utilized for this specific test and the various factors that can affect the accuracy of the outcomes. Furthermore, it provided clear methodologies on consulting official pharmacopeias to extract standardized data for each drug, including measurement methods, required apparatus types, testing environmental conditions, and universally accepted tolerance values.
During the practical segment, Lecturer Malath Abdul Latif conducted a direct laboratory demonstration using the specialized apparatus. He illustrated the precise mechanisms for calibrating and setting up the dissolution tester in accordance with specific drug requirements. The session concluded with hands-on training on precise measurement techniques utilizing a UV Spectrophotometer, guiding students on how to mathematically calculate the results and systematically compare them against official reference standards.
