LNCP houses advanced pharmaceutical laboratories equipped with modern analytical instruments, formulation equipment, and research facilities to provide hands-on training for B.Pharm and M.Pharm students in compliance with PCI standards.
Laboratories for B.Pharm & M.Pharm
Department-specific laboratories equipped with industry-standard instruments for practical training and research.
Pharmaceutics Laboratory
Tablet coating machines, tablet punching machines, double cone blenders, ointment filling machines, dissolution apparatus, capsule filling machines, fluidized bed dryers, and stability chambers for formulation development and quality evaluation.
Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory
HPLC systems, UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Refractometers, Polarimeters, melting point apparatus, rotary evaporators, and synthesis workstations for drug design and organic synthesis experiments.
Pharmacology Laboratory
Actophotometer, histamine chamber, pole climbing apparatus, rotarod apparatus, plethysmometer, organ bath assembly, metabolic cages, and behavioral study instruments for pharmacological evaluations.
Pharmacognosy Laboratory
Compound microscopes, dissecting microscopes, polarized microscopes for plant material study, Soxhlet extractors, maceration apparatus, TLC chambers, and herbal drug standardization equipment.
Pharmaceutical Analysis Laboratory
GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, FTIR Spectrophotometer, ICP-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, KF titrators, and potentiometric titrators for advanced pharmaceutical analysis and impurity profiling.
Instrumentation / Central Lab
NMR Spectrometer, X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), particle size analyzers, and thermal analysis instruments for comprehensive material characterization.
Major Analytical Instruments
A comprehensive list of sophisticated instruments available across LNCP laboratories for analysis, characterization, and quality control.
| Instrument | Primary Function |
|---|---|
| HPLC / UPLC | Separation, identification, and quantification of drug components in formulations and biological samples. |
| LC-MS/MS / GC-MS/MS | Highly sensitive analysis of drug impurities, metabolites, and trace-level compounds in complex matrices. |
| UV-Vis Spectrophotometer | Measuring light absorption in UV-visible range for quantitative analysis of drugs and validation studies. |
| FTIR Spectrophotometer | Identifying functional groups and molecular structure through infrared absorption spectroscopy. |
| DSC / DTA | Studying thermal properties, melting behavior, polymorphism, purity, and stability of pharmaceutical substances. |
| Dissolution Apparatus | Testing drug dissolution rate from dosage forms to ensure bioavailability and batch-to-batch consistency. |
| NMR Spectrometer | Determining molecular structure, conformation, and dynamics of organic compounds and drug molecules. |
| XRD (X-Ray Diffractometer) | Characterizing crystalline structure, polymorphism, and phase identification of pharmaceutical solids. |
| ICP-MS | Trace elemental analysis and heavy metal detection in pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products. |
| Polarimeter | Measuring optical rotation of chiral pharmaceutical compounds for purity and concentration determination. |
Laboratory Infrastructure Highlights
Our labs provide an ecosystem that fosters innovation, practical learning, and research in pharmaceutical sciences.
Safety Compliance
All labs adhere to PCI safety guidelines with fume hoods, fire extinguishers, emergency showers, eyewash stations, and proper chemical waste disposal systems.
GMP Standards
Laboratories follow Good Manufacturing and Good Laboratory Practices (GMP/GLP) as per regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical quality assurance.
Software Integration
Access to analytical software for HPLC, UV-Vis, FTIR data processing, molecular modeling tools, and statistical analysis packages.
Regular Calibration
All analytical instruments undergo periodic calibration and preventive maintenance to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Equipment Upkeep
Dedicated technical staff for instrument maintenance, with AMC contracts for high-end equipment to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Hands-on Training
Students receive practical training on all major instruments through lab sessions, project work, and specialized workshops.
