Analytical Services

OUR CAPABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Whether your analytical needs are in support of manufacturing or solely for stability purposes, PMRS has the resources to accommodate your project. We offer:

  • Method Development and Validation
  • Raw Materials Testing
  • Release Testing
  • ICP-MS Testing
  • Onsite Stability Study storage and testing
  • Stability Environment Chambers
    • ICH compliant
    • Continuously monitored to deliver real-time alerts for out-of-specification conditions
  • 5°C
  • 25°C/60%RH
  • 30°C/65%RH
  • 30°C/75%RH
  • 40°C/75%RH
  • -20°C
  • -80°C
  • Photostability
  • Adjustable reach-in containers to meet specific client conditions
  • Chambers are backed up with emergency power to ensure the quality of your study

We work with our clients to set up and execute stability projects based on their unique specifications. All projects are tracked via LabWare LIMS to ensure that testing is performed on time. All samples are tested within 2 weeks of the pull date for every time point. Stability CoAs containing all data are generated, Quality reviewed, and submitted to the client within 1 month of the pull date. Whether you need dedicated or individual projects, PMRS is committed to providing the highest quality and speed to reduce overall project costs.

Chemical Analysis Equipment List
  • ICP-MS
  • Rapid Resolution Liquid Chromatography
  • High Performance Liquid Chromatography
    • UV/VIS detection
    • Diode Array detection
    • Fluorescence detection
  • Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
  • UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
  • Dissolution Apparatus
    • 1 and 2 apparatus
    • 1 and 2 liter vessels
    • In-Line UV reads
  • Stability Environmental Chambers/ ICH Compliant Stability Chambers
    • 5°C
    • 25°C/60%RH
    • 30°C/65%RH
    • 30°C/75%RH
    • 40°C/75%RH
    • -20°C
    • -80°C
    • Photostability
    • Adjustable reach-in chambers to meet specific client conditions
  • Glove Box for PB-ECL 4 Compounds
  • Autotitrators
    • Coulometric Karl Fisher
    • Potentiometric Karl Fisher
  • Infrared Spectrophotometer
  • pH meters
  • Centrifuges
  • Balances
  • Viscometer
  • Gas Chromatography
    • FID Detection
    • TCD Detection
  • Polarimeter
  • Melting Point Apparatus
  • Refractometer

Method Development and Validation

Since our founding in 1994, PMRS has validated hundreds of analytical methods in various product formulations. From tablets and capsules to creams and extrusions, we will work closely with you to achieve superior quality for the lowest cost.

Our methods are:

  • Developed and validated according to either specific client requirements or our own extensive Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Validated in compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines.

We also provide development of residual cleaning verification methods:

  • We develop and optimize residual cleaning verification methods for all active pharmaceutical ingredients and cleaning agents.
  • We analyze and verify the cleanliness of all major equipment after every manufacturing campaign.
  • We evaluate active and cleaning agent cleanliness to ensure the highest quality and purity for all products.

Raw Materials

Our Raw Materials laboratory is equipped with expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to perform full USP/EP/JP testing of excipients, APIs, and packaging components. We have the resources to source, purchase, and quickly release materials using automated technology (such as Near-IR), thereby accelerating project timelines and reducing project costs.

Raw Materials Equipment List:
  • ICP-MS
  • pH meter
  • Melting Point Apparatus
  • FTIR Spectrometers
  • UV/Vis Spectrophotometers
  • Titration Units
  • Karl Fisher Titration Units
  • GC (headspace and direct injection)
  • HPLCs
  • Drying Ovens, including vacuum capabilities
  • Muffle Furnace
  • Polarimeter
  • Refractometer
  • Texture Analyzer
  • Visocometers
  • Glassware to run all types of wet chemistry according to current USP/NF, EP, and JP standards
  • Near-IR
  • Glove box for handling high potency products
  • Particle Size Analyzer
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ICP-MS Testing

PMRS has incorporated mass spectrometry into the pharmaceutical release process by utilizing an Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS). This instrument allows for extremely accurate and efficient quantitation of targeted elements in materials below the parts per billion range (ppb).
PMRS has substantial experience in drug product, active pharmaceutical ingredient, and excipient elemental impurity testing and evaluation. We can provide ICH Q3D, USP <232>, and <233> elemental impurities analysis, or work with individual clients to develop custom methods to suit specific analytical requirements.

Services include:

  • International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Q3D Testing, Validation, and Risk Assessment
  • FDA Elemental Impurities Testing, Validation, and Risk Assessment
  • USP <232> and USP <233> Elemental Impurities Testing
  • Custom Elemental Impurity Method Work

Release Testing

At PMRS, we pride ourselves on providing the fastest services and highest quality products for the lowest cost. We are pleased to offer services that others cannot and are always looking toward the future, investing in cutting edge technology, systems, and experts in order to bring our clients the best service in the industry.

  • We can work with DEA Scheduled I-V Controlled Substances
  • We have the capability and knowledge to test various formulation products

We offer:

  • Extensive analytical support for release testing
  • Talented, experienced staff to perform release testing on in-process products as well as finished dosage forms
  • Rapid Resolution Liquid Chromatography using the cutting-edge Agilent 1290
  • Dissolution Apparatus with in-line UV reads
  • A steady supply of new technology to provide clients with the highest quality analytical data

Microbiological Services

From method validation to finished product testing, our fully cGMP compliant Microbiological Services Laboratory routinely supports a wide range of services. All testing is performed on-site, which facilitates an extremely fast turnaround time. Our experienced staff ensures that all product quality requirements are met.

Our capabilities include:

  • Full support of the Manufacturing Services:
    • Purified water
    • Environmental monitoring
    • Compressed air monitoring
  • Microbial Limits Preparatory Testing and Microbial Limits Testing conforming to the USP/NF, EP, and JP
  • Antimicrobial (Preservative) Effectiveness Testing
  • Bioburden evaluation of product containers

Ready To Start Your Project With PMRS?

We understand the complexity of your project and the challenges it may entail. Through our extensive experience and knowledge, we will identify and anticipate problems before they occur. We will work with you to develop and manufacture your product, utilizing the best and latest technologies along the way. You can rest assured PMRS will consistently produce your product to the highest level standards every time.