Guidelines English Module 3 P part - moph

1 Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 1 Guide for the Quality Module 3 - Part P Finished Product Prepared by the Technical Subcommittee s experts under the supervision of Dr. Rita Karam, Head of Quality Assurance of Pharmaceutical Products Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 2 Drug Name dosage form & Strength Manufacturer: Applicant: ICH: Quality Guidelines : Stability Q1A(R2)-Q1B-Q1C-Q1D-Q1E AnalyticalValidation : Q2(R1) Impurities: Q3A(R2)-Q3B(R2)-Q3C(R4) Pharmacopoeias: Q4B with annexes 1 to 12. Quality of Biotechnological products Q5A(R1)-Q5B Q5C-Q5D-Q5E Specifications : Q6A-Q6B Good Manufacturing Practice : Q7 Pharmaceutical Development : Q8(R2) Quality Risk Management : Q9 Pharmaceutical Quality System : Q10 Development and manufacture of drug substances Q11 Lifecycle management Q12 Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 3 Comments Product evaluation ICH MAQ_R1 Guide for quality submission Module 3 Quality Section Drug Product: The composition ( , components of the capsule shell, components of ink used on the drug product) should also be included.

2 If the diluent is co-packaged with the drug product, the information on the diluent should be placed in a separate Drug Product section. The use of an over-fill should be indicated. ICH Q6A ICH Q6B A description of the drug product and its composition should be provided. The information provided should include: Description of the dosage form; Composition, Function of the components, and a reference to their quality standards Type of container and closure used for the dosage form Description and Composition of the Drug Product. Q6A and Q6B And Q8(R2) The Pharmaceutical Development section should contain information on the development studies conducted to establish that the dosage form, the formulation, manufacturing process, container closure system, microbiological attributes and usage instructions are appropriate for the purpose specified in the application.

3 The studies described here are Pharmaceutical development Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 4distinguished from routine control tests conducted according to specifications. In addition , this section should identify and describe the formulation and process attributes (critical parameters ) that can influence batch reproducibility , product performance and drug product quality . Supportive data and results from specific studies or published literature can be included within or attached to the Pharmaceutical Development section. Additional supportive data can be referenced to the relevant nonclinical or clinical sections of the application. Components of the Drug Product The compatibility of the drug substance with excipients listed in should be discussed. Additionally, key physicochemical characteristics ( , water content, solubility, and particle size distribution, polymorphic or solid state form) of the drug substance that can influence the performance of the drug product should be discussed.

4 Drug Substance. Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 5 For combination products, the compatibility of drug substances with each other should be discussed. A compatibility studies must be performed. The choice of excipients listed in , their concentration, their characteristics that can influence the drug product performance should be discussed relative to their respective functions. Excipients Drug Product Some slides from DrSawaya to illustrate: This section describes how the final formulation was arrived at. It should give a brief history of the development including the failures along the way. We must try to establish that there is a logical and scientific basis for choosing the proposed formulation from pre formulation to formulation to pilot to production. Comparative dissolution test between test product and reference product(on 3 pHs) Comparative dissolution test among strengths (on 3 pHs).

5 At least 12 units should be used for each profile determination. The dissolution measurements of the test and reference batches should be made under exactly the same conditions. The dissolution time points for both the profiles should be the same ( , for IR products 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes; for ER products 1,2,3,5,and 8 hours). For products which are rapidly dissolving, , more than 85% in 15 minutes or less, a profile comparison is not necessary. Difference Factor f1 is a measure of relative error between the two Q8(R2) A brief summary describing the development of the drug product should be provided, taking into consideration the proposed route of administration and usage. The differences between clinical formulations and the formulation ( composition) described in should be discussed. Results from comparative in vitro studies ( , dissolution) or comparative in vivo studies ( , bioequivalence) should be discussed when appropriate.

6 Formulation Development. Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 6 curves of dissolution Similarity Factor f2 Using an average difference of 10% between two dissolution profiles at all sampling time points: f2 is about 50 A test batch dissolution is therefore considered similar to that of the reference batch if the f2 value of the two true profiles is not less than 50. Ideally for curves to be similar: f1 should be close to 0, and f2 should be close to 100 Practical considerations: f1 between 0 to 15 and f2 between 50 to 100 Or A summary of dissolution development can be included in , with cross-reference to studies in Module 5, as considered appropriate. Only in two cases : -To compensate losses -For vitamin preparations. Any overages in the formulation(s) described in should be justified Overages.

7 A summary of dissolution development should be included in , with cross-reference to studies in Module 5, as considered appropriate. Parameters relevant to the performance of the drug product, such as pH, ionic strength, dissolution, re dispersion, reconstitution, particle size distribution, particle size of the Physiochemical & biological properties. Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 7 lend/granules flow , properties which might affect capsule filling or tableting , aggregation, polymorphism, rheological properties, biological activity or potency, and/or immunological activity, should be addressed The progress from pre formulation to formulation to pilot to production scale batches should be shown to be logical, reasoned and continuous. The selection and optimization of the manufacturing process described in , in particular its critical aspects, should be explained.

8 Identify critical steps. Identify key validation parameters in term of mixing times , drying times and temperature Where relevant, the method of sterilization should be explained and justified. Differences between the manufacturing process (es) used to produce pivotal clinical batches and the process described in that can influence the performance of the product should be discussed. Manufacturing process development. Connections with stability The suitability of the container closure system (described in ) used for the storage, transportation (shipping) and use of the drug product should be discussed. This discussion should consider, , choice of materials, protection from moisture and light, compatibility of the materials of construction with the dosage form Container closure system. Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 8(including sorption to container and leaching) safety of materials of construction, and performance (such as reproducibility of the dose delivery from the device when presented as part of the drug product).

9 Connections with stability Q4B annex 4A(R1) Q4B annex 4B(R1) Q4B annex 4C(R1) Where appropriate, the microbiological attributes of the dosage form should be discussed, including, for example, the rationale for not performing microbial limits testing for non-sterile products and the selection and effectiveness of preservative systems in products containing antimicrobial preservatives. For sterile products, the integrity of the container closure system to prevent microbial contamination should be addressed. Microbiological attributes. There should be a separate Drug Product (diluent) section for co-packaged diluents. Choice and development of co-packaged diluents should be included. The compatibility of the drug product with reconstitution diluent(s) or dosage devices ( , precipitation of drug substance in solution, sorption on injection vessels, stability) should be addressed to provide appropriate and supportive information for the labeling.

10 Compatibility. Manufacture The name, address, and responsibility of each manufacturer, including contractors, and each proposed Manufacturer(s) . Guide for the Quality Module 3- Part P- Finished Product 9production site or facility involved in manufacturing and testing should be provided. Q8(R2) A batch formula should be provided that includes a list of all components of the dosage form to be used in the manufacturing process, their amounts on a per batch basis, including overages, and a reference to their quality standards. Batch Formula. Q6B Q8(R2) A flow diagram should be presented giving the steps of the process and showing where materials enter the process. The critical steps and points at which process controls, intermediate tests or final product controls are conducted should be identified.