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  • 1.  Packaging test batches

    Posted 07-Nov-2017 10:45
    Hello All,

    Are there any specific requirements regarding how the ANDA test batch is split with regards to packaging. For example: If a product is packaged in blisters and also in 3 different bottle sizes (30, 60 and 90 count), should a test batch (100,000 units) be split equally among all four configurations?


    Thanks,
    Mehul

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    Mehul Govani RAC
    Regulatory Affairs Manager
    PL Developments
    Westbury NY
    United States
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  • 2.  RE: Packaging test batches

    Posted 07-Nov-2017 14:52
    There is no specific rule for different pack size numbers to be filled.

    The best approach is try to fill the minimum number of bottles/blisters that allow feasibility of the automation and FDA can rely on your packaging operation. To achieve this try to equalize the all different configuration bottles i.e. 300 bottles of 30 count, 300 bottles of 60 count, 300 bottles of 90 count and 5,000 blisters. 

    You may choose from available materials and costing as well when you select the number of different configuration.

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    Gaurang Bhavsar, MS, RAC
    Scientist-II, R&D and RA
    Sunrise Pharmaceutical, Inc.
    Rahway, NJ 07065
    USA
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