Importance of Stability Testing in Drug Formulation

I’ve recently been looking at the protocols for stability testing in drug formulation, and it’s fascinating how much impact it has on product shelf life and efficacy… The ICH guidelines provide a solid framework, but I often wonder how many companies strictly adhere to these practices in real-world applications. What’s your experience with ensuring quality control in formulations?

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It’s like trying to keep a cake fresh when you can’t stop people from sneaking slices! I’ve found regular stability checks really help catch any unexpected changes early on, but I’m curious if others have found different intervals work better. What’s been your experience, @username?

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