News|Articles|February 1, 2002

Pharmaceutical Technology

  • Pharmaceutical Technology-02-02-2002
  • Volume 26
  • Issue 2

Microbial Bioburden on Oral Solid Dosage Forms

Low levels of some microorganisms that are present in oral solid dosage forms are unlikely to present a risk to patients. The amount of water activity in these products can help determine when microbiological testing should be conducted.


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