Potency assays of pharmaceutical products are designed to measure the amount of an active ingredient in a sample. They are important quality control tools for all medications, including intravenous (IV) admixture fluid bags which are commonly prepared by pharmacists in healthcare facilities via extemporaneous compounding. An interdisciplinary…

Mendeleev's prediction of existence of the radioactive element, Polonium, and the discovery of iproniazid and its role in antidepressant therapy are presented. (BB)

An experimental exercise on analytical proficiency studies in collaborative trials is proposed. This practical provides students in advanced undergraduate courses in chemistry, pharmacy, and biochemistry, with the opportunity to improve their quality assurance skills. It involves an environmental analysis, determining the concentration of a…

A brief review of the chemistry and pharmacology of aspirin and other nonprescription analgesics such as acetaminophen, phenacetin, and salicylamide. (BB)