The Importance of Excipient Grade

Sponsored by gChem

In this interview, Dr Nigel Langley of gChem explores the critical importance of excipient grade in pharmaceutical formulation for both industry and academia. He discusses how purity and functionality impact drug development, the risks of “Testing Up,” and the challenges of excipient interchangeability. Dr Langley also highlights the need for collaborative supplier relationships, transparent supply chains, and strict compliance with cGMP standards. He concludes by sharing how gChem supports the pharmaceutical industry with PROCIPIENT®, its high-purity pharmaceutical-grade dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), manufactured to meet pharmacopeia specifications.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of selecting the appropriate grade of excipient in drug formulation.
• Recognize the value of collaborative supplier relationships and full supply chain traceability.
• Appreciate the role of quality and compliance in ensuring materials are manufactured under cGMP and meet pharmacopeia specifications.
• Learn how gChem provides confidence with PROCIPIENT®, its high-purity pharmaceutical-grade DMSO.