If you’re in the pharmaceutical industry, you’ve likely come across the term “parenteral.” This medical term refers to the delivery of medications or drugs directly into the body through methods other than the digestive tract, such as injections or implants. Specifically, parenteral preparations are intended to be administered directly into the systemic circulation of humans or animals in a sterile manner.

The demand for purified water in the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industries is consistently increasing. This necessity is due to its multiple functions in the processing, formulation, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Additionally, water is used as an excipient and during synthesis, as well as for the cleaning of packaging and equipment materials. The quality of water required varies depending on its intended purpose and is specifically outlined in guidelines and regulations set forth by the pharmaceutical industry. As a result, different grades of water quality are necessary to meet the industry’s standards and requirements.