Water for injection prepared by reverse osmosis
HumanVeterinaryRegulatory and procedural guidanceScientific guidelines
This guideline applies to human and veterinary medicines.
This paper outlines why it is currently not considered acceptable to use reverse osmosis for the production of water for injections. In view of recent technological advancements in this field, this paper aims to stimulate discussion on this topic.
Keywords: Water for injections, reverse osmosis, excipient, pharmacopoeia