Rapid infrared microscopy in pharmaceutical product development, quality control and biologics formulation

In this application note, Thermo Fisher Scientific emphasizes the critical role of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) microscopy in providing essential data for pharmaceutical companies. The focus is on the varied applications of FTIR microscopy in the pharmaceutical industry, including reverse engineering of solid dosage forms, verifying composition in quality control laboratories, understanding batch-to-batch variation, identifying foreign particulates, and detecting counterfeit pharmaceuticals. The note highlights the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ FTIR Microscope as a solution that combines clear visual tools with precise infrared analysis and powerful software analytics. The microscope is positioned as an ideal tool to address the diverse challenges emerging in the pharmaceutical industry, catering to both novice and expert users.