RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Sterile Ophthalmic Ointment and Suspension Manufacturing JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) SP 97 OP 99 VO 40 IS 3 A1 Abshire, Robert A1 Cash, Philip YR 1986 UL http://journal.pda.org/content/40/3/97.abstract AB Aseptic processing of an ophthalmic ointment or suspension to render a sterile product is demanding. Many steps are involved in which microbial contamination can occur compromising the sterility of the finished product. This paper describes methods for producing sterile ointments and suspensions including a plan by which pertinent validations can be carried out.