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OLEYL ALCOHOL ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 7424 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Prepare 1.0 mg/mL of USP Oleyl Alcohol RS in Internal standard solution, and heat the solution in a sealed container in a 50° water bath until oleyl alcohol is dissolved. Allow the solution to cool to room temperature, and mix well.
to:
1.… Read More
SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE IMPURITIES/Limit of Sodium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate/Sodium sulfate/Titrimetric system USP39–NF34 7518 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Endpoint detection: Change
Potentiometric
to:
Visual
<800> HAZARDOUS DRUGS—HANDLING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS 5. FACILITIES AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS/5.3 Compounding First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7721 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 First bullet in second paragraph: Change
• Be externally vented through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration
to:
• Be externally vented
PAROXETINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8121 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 USP Paroxetine Related Compound B RS: Add
C19H21NO3 · HCl 347.84
<671> CONTAINERS--PERFORMANCE TESTING MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION/Packaging System Classification for Multiple-Unit Containers and Unit-Dose Containers for Liquid Oral Dosage Forms/Procedure USP38–NF33 465 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of the Equation: Change
[(W1iWT) − (W14iWT) − (WC1WC14)] × 365 × {[100/(W1iWT)] × 14}
to:
[(W1iW Read More
ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE SPECIFIC TESTS/Chloride Content USP38–NF33 2279 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Delete the subsection
Blank: 140 mL of water and 1 mL of dichlorofluorescein TS
AND
The equation in the Analysis: Change
Result = [(VB) × N × F × 100]/W
to:
Result = (V × N × F × 100)/W
AND
Line… Read More
SELENOMETHIONINE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6226 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3: Change
[1464-42-2]
to:
[3211-76-5]
<1132> RESIDUAL HOST CELL PROTEIN MEASUREMENT IN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS 4. HCP IMMUNOASSAY METHOD VALIDATION/4.3 Sample Linearity/Table 4 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7647 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Product column: Change
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.63, 0.31, 0.16
to:
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.625, 0.3125, 0.15625
AND
Sample 1/HCP ratio column: Change
4.9, 5.7, 4.8, 5.9, 5.0, 5.1, <6
to:
4.90, 5.70, 4.80, 5.92, 4.96, 5.12, <6
AND… Read More
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Zirconium: Change
1 µg/g.
to:
0.1 µg/g.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene Terephthalate and Polyethylene Terephthalate G/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Titanium: Change
0.1 µg/g.
to:
1 µg/g.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Extractions/Table 3 USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Column 4 of S3 row: Change
Extractable metals: Al, Sb, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Ge, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
to:
Extractable metals: Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Ti, V, and Zn
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Extractions/Table 3 USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of footnote b: Change
For nonplasticized polyethylene only.
to:
For polyethylene only.
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Absorbance USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Plasticized polyvinyl chloride: Delete
Additionally, for nonplasticized polyvinyl chloride materials only, determine the spectrum between 250 and 330 nm in the alcohol sample associated with Solution S6.
<711> DISSOLUTION INTERPRETATION/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms/Immediate-Release Dosage Forms Pooled Sample USP39–NF34 540 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 3 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S2
AND
Row 4 of Column 1 of Acceptance Table for a Pooled Sample: Change
S1
to:
S3
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 2895 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 6:Change
Candesartan related compound Ab,c
to:
Candesartan cilexetil related compound Ab,c
DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 3529 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of System suitability solution:Change
USP Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Related Compound A RS
to:
USP Diphenhydramine Related Compound A RS
AND
Line 4 of System suitability: Change
for diphenhydramine hydrochloride related compound A and diphenhydramine… Read More
FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE AND SALMETEROL INHALATION POWDER ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 4020 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of System suitability: Change
for salmeterol and fluticasone propionate are
to:
for fluticasone propionate and salmeterol are
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER IMPURITIES/Limit of Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 5 of Standard solution: Change
Mix 10.0 mL of this solution
to:
Mix 5.0 mL of this solution
AND
Line 7 of Standard solution: Change
about 0.67 µg/mL
to:
about 0.5 µg/mL
Line 4 of Sample solution: Change
10.0 mL of this solution
to:… Read More
DIGOXIN IMPURITIES/Related Glycosides/System suitability Interim Revision Announcement (Official November 01, 2015) Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
Sample: System suitability solution
to:
Samples: System suitability solution and Standard solution
AND
Line 2 of Suitability requirements: Change
Resolution: NLT 1.5 between the digoxin and lanatoside C peaks
Relative… Read More
MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Revision Bulletin (Official October 01, 2015) Online 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
of USP Memantine Related Compound E RS or
to:
of memantine related compound E or
AND
In the variable definition list: Change
rU = peak response of USP Memantine Related Compound E RS or any individual degradation product from… Read More
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SULFATE ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 3060 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of System suitability solution: Change
0.02 µg/mL each of USP Dextroamphetamine Related Compound A RS and USP Dextroamphetamine Related Compound B RS in Standard solution
to:
Transfer about 40 mL of the Standard solution to a 50-mL volumetric flask. Using a… Read More
GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 3646 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 8 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × (1/F) × (100/100 − L)
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × (C Read More
GALANTAMINE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution USP38–NF33 3649 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 6 of Analysis in Test 1: Change
Result = (AU/AS) × (CS/L) × (Mr1/Mr2) × 100
to:
Result = (AU/AS… Read More
HYDROCHLORIC ACID INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 3770 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 8 of Analysis: Change
F = equivalency factor, 18.23 mg/mEq
to:
F = equivalency factor, 36.46 mg/mEq
RISPERIDONE TABLETS Assay USP38–NF33 5195 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Procedure: Change
Calculate the quantity, in mg, of risperidone
to:
Calculate the percentage of the labeled amount of risperidone
TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES ASSAY/Procedure 8 USP38–NF33 5442 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Prepare a solution containing 1.0 mg/mL of USP Tamsulosin Hydrochloride RS in methanol.
to:
Prepare a solution containing 0.1 mg/mL of USP Tamsulosin Hydrochloride RS in methanol.
AND
Line 6 of Sample solution: Change
Add 30 mL of… Read More
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6074 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
[38899-05-7].
to:
[1296149-08-0].
GLUCOSAMINE SULFATE SODIUM CHLORIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6075 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
[38899-05-7].
to:
[1296149-13-7].
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 2 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7384 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote h of Table 3: Change
1-Benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxyindan-2-yl)methyl]piperidine.
to:
1-Benzyl-4-[(5,6-dimethoxyinden-2-yl)methyl]piperidine.
IMIQUIMOD CREAM SPECIFIC TESTS/pH <791> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7409 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Sample: Change
Nominally 50 mg/mL of imiquimod from Cream in water.
to:
Nominally 2.5 mg/mL of imiquimod from Cream in water.
ALTEPLASE ASSAY/Biological Potency USP39–NF34 2398 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Human thrombin solution: Change
33 Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
to:
33 U.S. Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
AND
Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution and Sample solution… Read More
ALTEPLASE FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Biological Potency USP39–NF34 2401 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Human thrombin solution: Change
33 Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
to:
33 U.S. Units in terms of the U.S. Standard Thrombin/mL in Buffer
AND
Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution and Sample solution… Read More
ROPINIROLE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 5756 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote b of Table 2: Change
4-[2-(Dipropylnitroryl)ethyl]-1,3-dihydrox-2H-indol-2-one.
to:
N-[2-(2-Oxoindolin-4-yl)ethyl]-N-propylpropan-1-amine oxide.
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Interim Revision Announcement (Official May 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 9 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION ASSAY/Procedure Interim Revision Announcement (Official May 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 9 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 9 Revision Bulletin (Official December 01, 2015) Online 1-Feb-2016 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Medium: Change
6 g/L
to:
10 g/L
<601> INHALATION AND NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS—AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS—PERFORMANCE QUALITY TESTS C. AERODYNAMIC SIZE DISTRIBUTION—INHALATION AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS USP38–NF33 388 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 13 of paragraph 2 of C.3 Apparatus 2 for Inhalation Powders—Marple Miller Impactor/C.3.1 Design—Apparatus 2: Change
Adjust the timer controlling the operation of the two-way solenoid valve so that it opens this valve for a duration of T seconds as determined during… Read More
<852> ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION/Precision/Intermediate Precision USP38–NF33 649 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3: Change
As a minimum, the analytical procedure should be assessed by performing the repeatability test in any of the conditions previously mentioned (totaling 12 measurements).
to:
As a minimum, the analytical procedure should be assessed by performing the repeatability test in… Read More
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Analysis USP38–NF33 2972 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3: Change
Calculate the percentage of any individual unspecified degradation product
to:
Calculate the percentage of any individual degradation product
AND
Line 6: Change
rU = peak response of any individual unspecified degradation product from the… Read More
DILUTED ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 3973 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Compound A RS: Change
1,4:3,5-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
to:
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE TABLETS USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 3974 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Compound A RS: Change
1,4:3,5-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
to:
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 4622 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote d of Impurity Table: Change
(5-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl 4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-2-propyl-1-((2′-(2-trityl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate.
to:
(5-Methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl)methyl 4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)-2-… Read More
OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Limit of Late Eluting Impurities USP38–NF33 4625 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Add
[Note–Protect solutions from light.]
LIGHT MINERAL OIL SPECIFIC TESTS/Readily Carbonizable Substances Test <271> USP38–NF33 6763 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
The Sample may turn hazy, but it remains colorless, or shows a slight pink or yellow color, and the Sample does not become darker than the Standard solution.
to:
The oil portion of the Sample may turn hazy, but it… Read More
CEFDINIR FOR ORAL SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7357 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × d × V × D × (1/L) × 100
to:
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × (… Read More
METAXALONE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7432 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Buffer, Mobile phase, Chromatographic system, and System suitability: Change
Proceed as directed in the Assay.
to:
Proceed as directed in the Assay, except use 270 nm for analysis.
AND
Line 10 of Analysis: Change
V = volume of… Read More
DESCRIPTION AND SOLUBILITY SUNFLOWER OIL Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7761 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; tablet and/or capsule diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
to:
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7878 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
POWDERED MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7880 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
CORTICOTROPIN INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8059 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).