As early as the development phase, these studies are crucial for establishing the formulation and determining optimal storage conditions.
They are also useful during industrialisation and required during regulatory registration of clinical and commercial batches to prove that the product remains safe and effective until the expiry date.
In addition, they must be carried out after any change in formulation, manufacturing process or packaging.
Finally, ongoing stability studies are often necessary to monitor the quality of the product on the market and to meet the requirements of the health authorities.