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The Claim

Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy is a common analytical method in pharmaceutical science.

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The Short Version

Evidence from peer-reviewed reviews and pharmacopoeial practice shows UV-Vis spectroscopy is widely used in pharmaceutical science, particularly for routine analysis and quality control. It is not the leading method for every application, especially complex biologics or impurity profiling, but that does not undermine the claim. The statement is accurate as written.

Caveats

  • "Common" does not mean universally preferred; chromatographic and mass-spectrometric methods are often favored for more complex analyses.
  • Use in biologics, including monoclonal antibody quality control, is more limited than in small-molecule pharmaceutical testing.
  • Several cited supporting sources are vendor or low-editorial-control materials; the strongest support comes from peer-reviewed reviews and pharmacopoeial references.

The Receipts

  1. Overview of analytical techniques employed in quality control of pharmaceutical products

    PubMed

  2. UV spectrophotometric methods for the estimation of pharmaceutical compounds: A review

    PubMed

  3. Analytical methods in pharmaceutical quality control of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies

    Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis (via NCBI PMC)

  4. Pharmaceutical Analysis Using UV-Vis: Compliance with USP Chapter <857>, and European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur. Chapter 2.2.25)

    LabRulez LCMS

  5. Review on qualitative and quantitative analysis of drugs by UV-visible spectroscopy

    International Archives of BioMedical and Clinical Research (IAJPS/IAJPS.COM)

  6. Analytical Chemistry Study Guide: UV-Vis Spectroscopy & Analysis

    Pearson

  7. A Comprehensive Review of UV-visible spectroscopy

    International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Applications (IJPRA)

  8. Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometry in Pharmaceutical Analysis

    CRC Press / Taylor & Francis (book preview via PagePlace)

  9. UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Applications

    Thermo Fisher Scientific

  10. UV-visible spectroscopy

    World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Research (WJPSR)

+ 14 more sources — see the full list on Lenz

Filed Under

Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy