What is the difference between Loss on drying(LOD) and moisture content (MC)?

Given below are the differences between Loss on Drying (LOD) and Moisture Content (MC) in the context of pharmacy:

Aspect	Loss on Drying (LOD)	Moisture Content (MC)
Definition	The measurement of the weight loss of a substance upon drying	The measurement of the water content within a substance
Purpose	Determines the volatile matter in a sample	Quantifies the total water content in a sample
Method	Involves heating the sample to evaporate moisture	Utilizes a variety of techniques to assess water content
Measurement	Reported as a percentage of the initial sample weight	Reported as a percentage or absolute value of the sample weight
Applicability	Primarily used for substances that are prone to volatilize on drying	Applicable to a wide range of substances, including liquids, solids, and semi-solids
Sensitivity	Sensitive to both volatile and non-volatile components of the sample	Sensitive to all forms of water, including bound and free water
Regulatory Consideration	Some pharmacopeias define specific limits for LOD	Some pharmacopeias define limits for MC
Examples	Determining water content in excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and herbal extracts	Measuring moisture content in tablets, ointments, and creams