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Table 4 Results from the pairwise comparison of test vs. comparator products and the predefined acceptance criteria for ‘sameness’

From: Utility of in vitro release testing (IVRT) to assess ‘sameness’ of 1% clotrimazole creams for use as a biowaiver

Pairwise comparison

‘Sameness’ acceptance criteria

Results

‘Sameness’ pass/fail

Generic SA1 vs. SA Canesten® (R1)

90% CI for the marketed generic 1% CLZ creams should lie within the limits of 75–133.33% according to the FDA’s SUPAC-SS guidance

LL: 36.87%

UL: 40.18%

Fail

Generic SA2 vs. SA Canesten® (R1)

LL: 36.26%

UL: 43.15%

Fail

Generic SA3 vs. SA Canesten® (R1)

LL: 51.61%

UL: 59.38%

Fail

Generic SA4 vs. SA Canesten® (R1)

LL: 37.52%

UL: 43.08%

Fail

Generic SA5 vs. SA Canesten® (R1)

LL: 33.94%

UL: 36.33%

Fail

SA Canesten® (R1) vs. itself (positive control)

LL: 84.03%

UL: 102.86%

Pass

  1. LL lower limit, UL upper limit