1150 药物稳定性The term “ stability,” with respect to a drug dosage form, refers to the chemical and physical integrity of the dosage unit and, when appropriate, the ability of the dosage unit to maintain protection against microbiological contamination
The shelf life of the dosage form is the time lapse from initial preparation to the specified expiration date
The monograph specifications of identity, strength, quality, and purity apply throughout the shelf life of the product
The stability parameters of a drug dosage form can be influenced by environmental conditions of storage (temperature, light, air, and humidity), as well as the package components
Pharmacopeial articles should include required storage conditions on their labeling
These are the conditions under which the expiration d