Pharmaceutical Quality Control Testing
Pharmaceutical release testing decides whether a batch reaches patients, and every step must be documented to survive inspection. This course covers the testing regime and documentation that regulated manufacture requires.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01The role of quality control in batch release
- 02Pharmacopoeial methods and their strict application
- 03Sampling raw materials, packaging and finished product
- 04Dissolution, assay, impurities and content uniformity
- 05Out of specification investigation and its rules
- 06Data integrity, records and audit trails
- 07Batch release evidence and inspection readiness
What you will gain
- Perform the main pharmacopoeial test procedures
- Apply sampling plans for raw materials and finished product
- Handle out of specification results correctly
- Maintain data integrity through testing
- Support batch release decisions with evidence
- Prepare for regulatory inspection of the laboratory
Who should attend
- Pharmaceutical quality control analysts
- Quality assurance staff
- Laboratory supervisors in regulated manufacture
- Qualified persons and release staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 6 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 8 to 12 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 19 to 23 Apr 2027 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 21 to 25 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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