Pharma Specialists

EDQM

EP vs BP vs CEP

Many pharmaceutical professionals still treat the European Pharm…

March 20, 2026

EDQM

CEP vs ASMF – Which API Route Works Best for EU Submissions?

CEP: CEP = Certificate of Suitability Issued by EDQM Confirm A…

March 10, 2026

Patent & Exclusivity

Paragraph III vs. Paragraph IV Filing in ANDA

When filing an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) with the …

March 26, 2025

Biorelevant

Discriminatory Media vs. Biorelevant Media

In pharmaceutical development, dissolution testing plays a criti…

March 16, 2025

Difference Between Reference Standard and Working Standard

Reference Standard 1) Purity: Exceptionally high purity (often e…

January 25, 2025

Microbiology

Difference Between Viable and Non Viable Particles

Aseptic is defined as being “free from contamination caused by h…

September 27, 2024

Difference Between Isolators and Cleanrooms

In the world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, the environment in…

September 18, 2024

Difference Between CMC and QOS

The Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) section and the…

April 29, 2024

Difference Between HACCP and GMP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a crucia…

March 02, 2024

Differerence Between Standard Operating Procedures and Working Instructions

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Working Instructions a…

December 17, 2023

Chromatography

Difference Between HPLC and GC

HPLC and GC both techniques are used for separation and analysis…

November 05, 2023

Biosimilar

Difference Between Biosimilar and Generic Drugs

Biosimilar and generic drugs are both types of pharmaceutical pr…

November 02, 2023

Difference Between LOD and LOQ

LOD (Limit of Detection) and LOQ (Limit of Quantification) are t…

October 13, 2023

Difference between Sterile in Place (SIP) and Clean in Place (CIP)

Sterile in place (SIP) and clean in place (CIP) are two commonly…

August 08, 2023

Differences Among FIFO, FEFO and LIFO

What is the difference between? 1. First In, First Out (FIFO). 2…

July 09, 2023

Sterile Products

Difference Between Exctractable and Leachable

Extractables and leachables are terms used in the pharmaceutical…

July 07, 2023

Difference Between Equipment and Instrument

The differences between equipment and instrument based on ISO170…

July 03, 2023

Difference Between Quality and Compliance

What is the difference between quality and compliance in the pha…

March 16, 2023