Susan Haigney is lead editor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe.
Modernizing Organic and Elemental Impurities Standards
At CPhI North America 2017, the US Pharmacopeial Convention will be discussing its upcoming revision and modernization of the standards for elemental and organic impurities.
Modernizing Organic and Elemental Impurities
The Importance of Quality Agreements
Pharmaceutical Technology asked Siegfried Schmitt, principal consultant at PAREXEL, about the importance of quality agreements in the sponsor/contractor relationship.
A New Location for EMA?
Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Tommy Fanning, head of biopharmaceuticals for IDA Ireland, to get a perspective on how Brexit may affect the pharmaceutical industry.
Nurturing the Relationship Between Industry and Regulators
Pharmaceutical companies must see regulators as partners in their efforts to provide safe and effective therapies worldwide.
Getting involved with pharma standards
Pharmaceutical Technology reached out to the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) to get an understanding about how pharma manufacturers can get involved in developing industry standards.
Industry’s role in helping to create standards
Susanne Keitel, director of the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and Healthcare (EDQM), discusses the role industry plays in the development of pharmaceutical standards.
Integrating Single-Use Systems in Pharma Manufacturing
Industry experts discuss the benefits and challenges of using single-use systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Improving Pharma Systems with Process Analytical Technology
Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Melissa Topp, director of Global Marketing at ICONICS, about the latest in process analytical technology (PAT).
Ensuring Quality in Solid and Semi-Solid Dosage Forms
Industry experts and FDA’s Office of Pharmaceutical Quality discuss the challenges, trends, and regulations involved in ensuring quality in solid and semi-solid dosage forms.
FDA Insights on Quality in Solid Dosage Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with FDA to get the agency’s insights on how the industry can ensure quality in solid and semi-solid dosage products.
Pharma Outsourcing Market Expands
The pharma outsourcing market starts 2016 with expansions, acquisitions, and new offerings.
Is Consolidation Good for Pharma?
Industry experts discuss recent industry consolidation and what the outsourcing market holds for 2016.
The Market Consolidates for Better Service
Industry experts discuss what the outsourcing market holds for 2016.
Getting Flexible with Manufacturing
The industry is moving towards more flexible manufacturing with the use of modular facilities and single-use systems.
Quality by Design in Solid-Dosage Manufacturing
QbD is improving the safety of solid-dosage drug products as well improving manufacturing processes, despite some industry reluctance.
FDA Officials Comment on China Visit
Agency officials visit China to meet with Chinese regulators and industry representatives about keeping the pharma supply chain safe.
EDQM Releases 2014 Annual Report
The directorate highlights achievements accomplished during the year of its 50th anniversary.
Standards Organizations Update
In late 2014, standards organizations continued to work towards harmonization and securing drug safety.
GPhA Issues Statement on Generic Drug Costs
Ralph G. Neas, president and CEO of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association, requests that Congress get involved in the support of a more competitive drug market.
Moving Toward a Safer Supply Chain
FDA's Secure Supply Chain Pilot Program, RX-360, and other industry efforts advance actions to secure the drug supply chain.
Securing the Supply Chain
Regulators and industry leaders take on the task of securing the drug supply chain.
Challenges in Managing the Cold Chain
Industry experts discuss challenges in managing the cold chain.
Implementing QbD in Sterile Manufacturing
Industry experts discuss the application, challenges, and benefits of a quality-by-design approach to sterile manufacturing.
PhRMA Dismayed by Special 301 Report
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) International Vice-President Jay Taylor has expressed the organization’s concerns over the Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2013 Special 301 Report.
FDA Creates Partnership to Battle Anti-Malaria Counterfeit Drugs
FDA will use a new anticounterfeiting tool to detect fake medicines.
Innovation and Quality by Design, PharmTech’s publisher highlights this year’s INTERPHEX show
Pharmaceutical manufacturing is evolving as the industry adopts the science- and risk-based approach inherent in FDA’s quality-by-design (QbD) initiative.
Compounding Pharmacies Recall Products
FDA inspections of compounding pharmacies manufacturing sterile-drug products lead to voluntary recalls.
FDA Requests Almost $5 Billion for 2014 Budget
FDA's Fiscal Year 2014 budget request includes more than $10 million above the 2012 budget for inspections of products manufactured in China.
FDA Commissioner Claims Resistance to Compounding Pharmacy Inspections
FDA inspections of compounding pharmacies manufacturing sterile products reveal non-sterile conditions.