Identity
Is it what the label says? Each active ingredient is confirmed against a reference standard.
Home Laboratories
Nothing leaves Sagamu until Ibadan says yes.
Our laboratory in Bodija tests raw materials, samples from every batch and the stability of our products over time. Thirty eight scientists, four stability rooms, one signature on each release.
01What we test
Four kinds of question, asked of every batch.
Strength
Is the right amount there? We measure content in samples from the start, middle and end of the run.
Purity
Is anything there that should not be? Impurities and microbes are tested against set limits.
Stability
Will it stay right until expiry? Samples age in rooms set to Nigerian heat and humidity.
02Inside the building
Five suites, each with its own door.
03Stability rooms
We age our products on purpose.
Two rooms hold samples at 30°C and 75% humidity, the conditions most of Nigeria lives in. Two more run hotter to show us early what time will do. Samples are pulled at three, six, twelve, twenty four and thirty six months.
If a product drifts, the expiry date on the next batch changes. That decision is written down and shared with our trade partners.
RMRoom readings now
- Room A30.1°C74% RHWithin limits
- Room B30.0°C75% RHWithin limits
- Room C40.2°C74% RHWithin limits
- Room D25.0°C60% RHWithin limits
Updated from the COVORN apps (example data).
04Research
A small team working on better versions of everyday things.
- 01
Heat stable packs
Blister materials that hold up in a hot van and a hotter shop window.
- 02
Child friendly dosing
Clear measuring cups and syringes colour coded by age so parents pick the right one.
- 03
Local materials
Testing Nigerian grown starches and sugars as replacements for imported excipients.
- 04
Less plastic
Thinner bottles and refill sizes for hospitals, tested for strength before launch.
05Questions
About testing and results.
Can trade partners see test results?
Yes. A certificate of analysis for each batch is available in your trade account, and on request from the trade desk.
Do you test other companies' products?
We test products made on our lines for contract partners. We do not offer open testing to the public.
Who signs a release?
A qualified pharmacist in the quality team, after reviewing the batch record and every result.
How long does testing take?
Usually three to five working days. Microbiology tests can take up to fourteen days.
Want to see the laboratory?
Pharmacy and science students can book a guided visit on the second Wednesday of each month.