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Development and Validation of an HPLC Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Diosgenin and Piperine in Plasma using RP-HPLC

Sonal Sukhdeo Shaharwale1★, Nirmala Vikram Shinde1★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SMBT College of Pharmacy Dhamangaon (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Nashik, Maharashtra, INDIA.

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Sonal Sukhdeo Shaharwale

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SMBT College of Pharmacy Dhamangaon (Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University), Nashik, Maharashtra, INDIA.

shaharwalesonal11@gmail.com

Received: 15-05-2026; Revised: 17-06-2026; Accepted: 25-08-2026.

Volume 60, Issue 4S · pp. s1732–s1739 · PUBLISHED 2026 · DOI: 10.5530/ijper.20263403

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Introduction: The present study aims to develop and validate a robust RP-HPLC method for the simultaneous estimation of Diosgenin and Piperine in human plasma. Materials and Methods: Chromatographic separation was achieved using a Phenomenex C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μM) with an isocratic mobile phase of methanol: water (70:30, v/v) at a 1 mL/min flow rate. Nintedanib was selected as the internal standard based on retention time compatibility. A protein precipitation method was optimized for sample extraction, and the method was validated for selectivity, precision, accuracy, and stability following regulatory guidelines. Results: The method demonstrated excellent linearity (0.15-6 µg/mL) with a Correlation Coefficient (R²) >0.999. The LLOQ was established at 0.15 µg/mL. Recovery studies confirmed efficient extraction with recoveries of 94.3% for Diosgenin and 91.5% for Piperine. Stability assessments, including bench-top and freeze-thaw studies, indicated that both compounds remained stable under different storage conditions. Precision and accuracy values were well within acceptance limits, ensuring the method's reliability. Conclusion: The developed RP-HPLC method provides a sensitive, accurate, and reproducible approach for the simultaneous quantification of Diosgenin and Piperine in plasma. This validated method is suitable for pharmacokinetic and bioavailability studies.

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    Shaharwale, S. S., & Shinde, N. V. (2026). Development and Validation of an HPLC Method for Simultaneous Quantification of Diosgenin and Piperine in Plasma using RP-HPLC. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, 60(4S), s1732–s1739. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijper.20263403