McKesson offers analytical laboratory services and chemical testing for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring drug stability and other types of analysis to ensure the safety and viability of oral solid, liquid and topical cream medications.

Our analytical testing procedures are consistently precise and reproducible. We follow approved standard operating procedures in accordance with strict FDA guidelines. All testing is performed by analysts with documented training on cGMP guidelines. We offer a complete range of chemical testing including method transfer, dissolution, assay and related compounds, and moisture testing in an accelerated and real-time environment.

McKesson’s analytical laboratory services include:

Method transfer is performed for all analytical testing

Accelerated testing of samples stored in environmental chambers per USP

Dissolution by Ultra-Violet Visible Spectroscopy or High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Assay and Related Compound Analysis by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)

Karl Fischer (KF) moisture content by utilizing a known moisture standard

Analytical Services

Our analytical services offer manufacturers customized analytical testing and maximum cost savings through the use of shared reagents.  We offer competitive pricing options for Certificate of Analysis by eliminating unnecessary testing, direct billing, and ensure compliance with reliable electronic records.

Certificate of Analysis—Customized or standard format available, per client preference

Electronic Stability Software —Electronic records of analytical testing results meet all FDA compliancy regulations

About the McKesson Analytical Laboratory
The Analytical Laboratory of McKesson Packaging Services, a division of McKesson Corporation, has been providing drug stability analysis to ensure the safety and viability of oral solid medications since 2003.

Operating under the Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), the DEA-licensed and FDA-licensed facility, located in Concord, North Carolina, also provides contract lab services for generic drug manufacturers.

Our dedicated staff and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) validated equipment offer efficient and affordable chemical testing and analytical services.