Shortcut: Control Charts in Pharmaceutical Analysis
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Course No. 23242
Speakers
Dr Joachim Ermer
Ermer Quality Consulting
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Professionals involved in the monitoring, evaluation and interpretation of analytical or process data
Employees in quality control and quality assurance
Analysts and laboratory personnel in pharmaceutical laboratories
Professionals working in analytical development
Qualified Persons (QPs)
Heads of Quality Control
Laboratory Managers
Persons responsible for analytical procedure performance verification
Anyone involved in data trending or the application of statistical tools in the laboratory
Objectives
This shortcut provides an introduction to the use of control charts in pharmaceutical analysis and their role in monitoring process and analytical performance. It explains how control charts can support the identification of relevant trends, shifts and other potential causes of variation. Participants will gain an overview of different types of control charts and the principles involved in selecting and applying them appropriately. The shortcut also highlights the importance of a risk-based and pragmatic approach that balances the detection of meaningful changes with the avoidance of unnecessary investigations.
Programme
The following topics are addressed:
Regulatory requirements
Control Charts: Basic Principles ‒ Selection of Control Charts ‒ USP <1221>: Control Chart Comparisons
Out-of Control Rules
Control Charts for Means ‒ X-Bar Control Charts ‒ WECO-Rules – False Failure Rate (α-Error)
Exponentially Weighted Moving Average Chart
CUSUM Charts ‒ Algorithmic (Tabular) CUSUM
Replicates Control Charts (Range and Standard Deviation)
Pragmatic Application of Control Chart Rules
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Duration of the Shortcut: 1h 30m Recorded in September 2026
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