Precision and accuracy are crucial in pharmaceutical manufacturing for a variety of reasons. Naturally, when dealing with medication, there are strict regulations for manufacturers to comply with. Precision weighing equipment plays a key role in maintaining this compliance. In this article, we’ll look at the role of weighing systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing and why accuracy is so important.
Ensuring accuracy
The first and foremost reason weighing systems are so important in the pharmaceutical industry is accuracy. While a lot of the work to develop medications is done in a laboratory, mass production occurs in the factory. When new drugs or medications are developed, the result is essentially like a recipe.
To ensure all products are manufactured correctly, the ‘ingredients’ must be measured to precision. So, when the time comes to manufacture medications according to the prescribed recipe, accuracy is paramount.
Maintaining regulatory compliance
All Australian pharmaceutical manufacturers must be licensed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Needless to say, when dealing with potentially life-saving medications, the rules and regulations for manufacturers to follow are strict. Obtaining a license from the TGA isn’t a one-off event because the administration constantly monitors medicines to ensure they meet safety and quality standards. Therefore, manufacturers without precision weighing equipment are at risk of breaching regulations, which can attract enormous fines. Even worse, they put their TGA license at risk.
Better traceability
Many types of weighing equipment are used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, from the laboratory to the factory floor. Some of these include microbalances, precision balances, moisture balances and more. With so many different types of equipment being used, traceability is vital.
Digital weighing solutions record better data, including materials, operators and weighing processes. If there is a quality control issue, these digital balances make it far easier to locate the source of the problem and take corrective action where necessary.
Cost-effective weighing solutions
Using precise weighing equipment and digital weighing solutions isn’t just about maintaining regulatory compliance. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are businesses like any other, and they need to work as efficiently as possible to ensure maximum profits. Inventory control is a big part of this.
Digital scales, balances and other equipment allow manufacturers to track important information regarding the ingredients used. Real-time data lets manufacturers identify when inventory levels are low, preventing stock shortages or over-ordering.
In addition, when you use precision equipment that is expertly calibrated, you can streamline the manufacturing process further. With the right equipment, you can automate several processes, reducing the risk of human error and making production faster.
Need precision weighing equipment?
NWI are Australia’s experts when it comes to precision weighing equipment. We offer a wide range of weighing solutions for pharmaceutical manufacturing, such as microbalances, moisture balances, microscopes and much more. We also service, repair and calibrate laboratory equipment and all other types of scales. Also, we’re accredited by NATA and the National Measurement Institute, giving you peace of mind that you’re dealing with real experts. Contact us today if you’d like to find out more about our pharmaceutical weighing solutions.
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