| Abstract: | Abstract A simple, sensitive, reliable, and rapid HPTLC method has been developed for the determination of pitavastatin calcium in tablet dosage form. Identification and determination were performed on aluminum backed silica gel 60F254 washed with methanol. The mobile phase of ethyl acetate‐methanol‐ammonia‐1 drop formic acid (7:2:0.8) calibration plots were established showing the dependence of response (peak area) on the amount chromatographed. The spot were scanned at 245 nm. The method has a linear range of 50–250 ng/spot. The method was validated for selectivity, repeatability, and accuracy. The method was used for determination of the compound in commercial pharmaceutical dosage forms. It is a more effective option than other chromatographic techniques in routine quality control. |
