Author(s):
Jinal Patel, Suraj Singh, Ria Patel, Mitali Dalwadi
Email(s):
jinalpatel4666@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00042 
Address:
Jinal Patel*, Suraj Singh, Ria Patel, Mitali Dalwadi
Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Sigma Institute of Pharmacy, Sigma University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 19,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Statistical analysis is a cornerstone of pharmaceutical research, ensuring precision, reliability, and compliance across all stages of drug development. This article provides a comprehensive evaluation of statistical software tools pivotal to pharmaceutical analysis, including IBM SPSS Statistics, Minitab, SAS, Stata, Microsoft Excel, Design-Expert, and R. Each platform’s historical evolution, functionality, and role in data interpretation, process optimization, and regulatory adherence are discussed. SPSS and Stata are highlighted for their roles in clinical data analysis and evidence synthesis, while Minitab and Design-Expert facilitate quality control and experimental optimization within Quality by Design (QbD) frameworks. SAS remains the gold standard for regulatory submissions due to its adherence to FDA and CDISC standards, and R emerges as an open-source powerhouse for advanced statistical modelling and bioassay analysis. Collectively, these tools strengthen the analytical foundation of pharmaceutical science, supporting data integrity, innovation, and continual improvement in drug formulation, manufacturing, and clinical research.
Cite this article:
Jinal Patel, Suraj Singh, Ria Patel, Mitali Dalwadi. Beyond the Bench: Statistical Software as the Engine for Pharmaceutical Development and Regulatory Success. Asian Journal Research Chemistry.2026; 19(3):270-9. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00042
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Jinal Patel, Suraj Singh, Ria Patel, Mitali Dalwadi. Beyond the Bench: Statistical Software as the Engine for Pharmaceutical Development and Regulatory Success. Asian Journal Research Chemistry.2026; 19(3):270-9. doi: 10.52711/0974-4150.2026.00042 Available on: https://ajrconline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-3-14
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