Quality Control (QC) is part of the quality assurance system and holds a critical activity of ensuring drug products' safety, efficacy, and quality fulfill the requirement. Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) is a standard regulation enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to guarantee product quality and must be followed by all pharmaceutical companies. One of the crucial com…
Increasing population growth globally has a greater impact on waste production. Food waste at the household level is the largest point of concern which is strongly influenced by consumers' behaviors. The issue of waste and its impact has already been a concern in Indonesia through the Regulation Government that produced to support reducing waste in general with the 3R (Reduce,Reuse, Recycle) im…
Established in 1973 by Ir. Wanne Mardiwidyo, PT Meprofarm is an Indonesian pharmaceutical company based in Bandung that always prioritizes achieving quality in producing products. Meprofarm has 2 main production facilities which are MEPRO-1 and MEPRO-2. MEPRO-1 focuses on producing solid dosage forms of non-beta lactam, beta lactam penicillin, and beta lactam cephalosporin. Meanwhile, MEPRO-…
"Isi Piringku” (IP) is a 2017 campaign about Indonesian Balanced Nutrition Guideline, replacing the well-known 1952 slogan called “4 Sehat 5 Sempurna.” Aside from unfamiliarity with IP, young people (26.46% of Indonesia’s population) should be prioritized because: (1) they retain and spread their developed behavior, (2) their nutritional status affects offspring’s health, (3) urban…
Considering the heart-health claim of soy authorized by the FDA, awareness and/or intervention programs involving soy foods could be developed as a potential strategy to overcome the increasing prevalence of CHD incidences in Indonesia. However, such an attempt would not be successful if the society has low levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards soy foods and its potential he…
Vitamins and minerals are essential micronutrients required in minimal amounts by the human body. To meet the nutrient requirement, some people might need to enhance their micronutrients intake by taking supplements. However, supplements are not intended to replace a balanced diet. Nowadays, the awareness of living a healthy lifestyle is increasing. Especially during COVID-19 pandemic, peop…