R & D Facilities

Research is a critical thrust area for us because it is the foundation upon which our strategy of multiple markets, new products and delivering quality products to customers’ stands. As a result we have built up considerable R & D strength equipped with state- of- the- art equipment and facilities. We have a highly experienced multidisciplinary R & D team. The objective of this R & D strength is to develop new drug delivery system and various dosage forms like controlled release, immediate release, melt in the mouth, effervescent formulations, nasal preparations, cream & ointment preparations in key therapeutic segments in addition to the conventional dosage forms.

Formulation & Development at Incepta R & D ensure:

	Pre-formulation studies to check bio-chemical action of ingredients.
	Trials to assess efficiency and reproducibility of formulation (process validation)
	stability study following ICH guide-line to check physical, chemical, and microbiological aspects of formulation.
	Standardize processes for uniform quality.
	Transfer of technology to production department.
	Analytical method validation.

Equipment Facilities for R & D

	We have a separate galenical laboratory for R & D, equipped with all necessary machineries & equipments of GMP standard.
	Analytical development is supported by our Quality Control Department. Quality Control Department is equipped with highly sophisticated instruments like HPLC, Gas Chromatography, Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, FTIR, etc. A dedicated team is involved in the development and validation of methods of API, raw materials & finished products.

Our R & D team has pioneered the technology development and subsequent introduction of 53 new products for the first time in Bangladesh market (up to June 2004). Following are a few of this long list of products:

	Losartan Potassium tablet
	Pantoprazole Sodium delayed release tablet
	Loratadine melt in the mouth (Flash) tablet
	Verapamil hydrochloride SR tablet
	Calcium with Vitamin C effervescent tablet
	Multivitamin with multi-mineral tablet which contains 32 Vitamins & minerals.