Development of a UV-Vis Method for Minoxidil Quantification in Compounded Capsules

    August 2026 in “ Scientific Electronic Archives ”
    João Eric Rocha de Oliveira, Roberta de Castro Vieira, Alana Mara Calou de Araújo … Rosali Maria Ferreira da Silva
    Studysummary This study evaluated a UV-Vis spectrophotometric method to measure minoxidil in compounded capsules from pharmacies in Pernambuco, Brazil, finding that while the formulations met weight criteria, most deviated significantly from declared minoxidil content, highlighting the need for robust quality control in compounded medicines.
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