Table 2 TLC system suitability testing parameters for the determination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir.

From: Simultaneous green TLC determination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir in the pharmaceutical dosage form and spiked human plasma

Parameters

Obtained value

Reference value23

Nirmatrelvir

Ritonavir

Retardation factor (Rf)

0.14

0.41

Retention factor (K′)

9.00

1.70

1–10

Tailing factor (T)

1.50

1.10

 > 2

Resolution (Rs)

4.13

 < 2