Characterization and Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Cocrystals

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  • Izutsu Ken-ichi
    Division of Drugs, National Institute of Health Sciences
  • Koide Tatsuo
    Division of Drugs, National Institute of Health Sciences
  • Takata Noriyuki
    Research Division, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Ikeda Yukihiro
    Analytical Development Laboratories, CMC Center, Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Ono Makoto
    Analytical & Quality Evaluation Research Laboratories, Daiichi-Sankyo Co., Ltd.
  • Inoue Motoki
    Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
  • Fukami Toshiro
    Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
  • Yonemochi Etsuo
    School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hoshi University

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Abstract

<p>Recent active research and new regulatory guidance on pharmaceutical cocrystals have increased the rate of their development as promising approaches to improve handling, storage stability, and bioavailability of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). However, their complex structure and the limited amount of available information related to their performance may require development strategies that differ from those of single-component crystals to ensure their clinical safety and efficacy. This article highlights current methods of characterizing pharmaceutical cocrystals and approaches to controlling their quality. Different cocrystal regulatory approaches between regions are also discussed. The physical characterization of cocrystals should include elucidating the structure of their objective crystal form as well as their possible variations (e.g., polymorphs, hydrates). Some solids may also contain crystals of individual components. Multiple processes to prepare pharmaceutical cocrystals (e.g., crystallization from solutions, grinding) vary in their applicable ingredients, scalability, and characteristics of resulting solids. The choice of the manufacturing method affects the quality control of particular cocrystals and their formulations. In vitro evaluation of the properties that govern clinical performance is attracting increasing attention in the development of pharmaceutical cocrystals. Understanding and mitigating possible factors perturbing the dissolution and/or dissolved states, including solution-mediated phase transformation (SMPT) and precipitation from supersaturated solutions, are important to ensure the bioavailability of orally administrated lower-solubility APIs. The effect of polymer excipients on the performance of APIs emphasizes the relevance of formulation design for appropriate use.</p>

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