Example 5

TABLE 5
IngredientsQty/vial
Melphalan50mg
Povidone5mg
EDTA5mg
PEG5ml
Water0.2ml
Ethanol4.8ml
0.1N HClQS

EDTA was dissolved in water and added to a manufacturing vessel containing a mixture of PEG and ethanol. Melphalan and povidone were added to the above solution mixture. pH was adjusted to 3.5-5.5 using 0.1N HCl. Volume was made up using mixture of PEG and ethanol. The obtained solution was filtered and filled in vials followed by capping and sealing. The formulation was tested for stability at 25° C./60% RH for a period of 22 days. Stability data is summarized in Table 5A.

TABLE 5A
Stability at Day 22Day 22
Purity92.04
Maximum Individual Impurity1.76
Total Impurities7.96

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