Statistical inference in stability analysis
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Statistical inference for drug shelf-life in stability analysis is considered. We propose a model that takes into account the batch-to-batch variation in assay results. Tests for batch-to-batch variation as well as the effects of some covariates such as time, package type, and dosage strength are proposed. When there is no batch-to-batch variation, we show that the method currently used in the pharmaceutical industry for determining the labeled drug shelf-life is statistically valid. In situations where batch- to-batch variation is present, we propose a method of determining the labeled shelf-life which ensures, with given statistical assurance, that the future batches of the drug product have shelf-lives longer than the labeled shelf- life. An example concerning a new drug application stability analysis conducted in a pharmaceutical company is discussed.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Shao, J; Chow, SC
Published Date
- October 27, 1994
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 50 / 3
Start / End Page
- 753 - 763
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0006-341X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.2307/2532789
Citation Source
- Scopus