Abstract

Microbial Chemistry in Ensuring Quality Control of Pharmaceutical Drug Products

Author(s): Lucía Fernanda Morales

Quality control of drugs is a critical component of pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, ensuring that medicinal products meet established standards of safety, efficacy, and consistency. Microbial chemistry plays a significant role in quality control, particularly for drugs produced through microbial fermentation or biotransformation. The chemical complexity and biological origin of microbial-derived pharmaceuticals require rigorous analytical and microbiological evaluation. This article examines the contribution of microbial chemistry to drug quality control, focusing on chemical consistency, impurity monitoring, and process reliability in pharmaceutical production.