Evaluation of the stability of hydrocortisone sodium succinate in solutions for parenteral use by a validated HPLC-UV method.

This study aimed to determine the in-use stability (t95%) of hydrocortisone sodium succinate (HSS) infusion solutions and provide evidence-based guidelines on their usability.HSS infusion solutions were prepared and stored as recommended by the manufacturer and under common conditions in our hospital. The effects of HSS concentration (1 and 4 mg/mL), solvent (isotonic saline and glucose), temperature (ambient and 30°C), and light on its stability were evaluated using a validated stability-indicating HPLC-UV method.