Pharmaceutical Quality Analysis of Ceftriaxone Sodium Brands Marketed in Southern Nigeria
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International - Year 2016, Vol 9, Issue 5
Abstract
One of the paramount controversies between Physicians and Pharmacists is the issue of generic substitution. Prescribers are compelled to choose from such a large range of brands. The objective of this study was to compare the Pharmaceutical quality of innovator brand of injectable Ceftriaxone sodium with its generic brands that are marketed in Southern Nigeria. Seven brands of injectable Ceftriaxone sodium marketed in some pharmacies in Southern Nigeria were analysed. Standard physical and chemical tests for quality control of parenterals approved by the British Pharmacopoeia were performed on the branded sampled. The tested brands complied with the BP specifications for quality of Parenterals. Although one of the generic brands has content weight of Ceftriaxone greater than the upper limit specified (127.906%). The brands of Ceftriaxone sodium tested have been proven to be pharmaceutically and therapeutically equivalent. Though, there are variations among these brands due to the different manufacturing processes and formulation factors.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogbonna Okorie, E. Omotoso Abayomi, Ebinyansi Onyinyechi
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