Authors


Mel Palmer

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Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Infrastructure Operations

Key considerations for outsourcing energy services.


Charles E. Seeney

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Achieving Localised Delivery With Magnetic Vectoring

We find out more about the possibilities of nanotechnology and magnetism, and how a novel approach could improve localised drug delivery.


Saji Thomas

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Pharmaceutical Stability: Scientific and Regulatory Considerations for Global Drug Development and Commercialization

A two-day workshop on the "science behind pharmaceutical stability" was held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) on Oct. 21-22, 2011 in Washington, DC.


Dilip R. Choudhury

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Pharmaceutical Stability: Scientific and Regulatory Considerations for Global Drug Development and Commercialization

A two-day workshop on the "science behind pharmaceutical stability" was held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting of American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) on Oct. 21-22, 2011 in Washington, DC.


Anil K. Singla, PhD

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Spreading of Semisolid Formulations: An Update

Spreadability of a semisolid forrmulation is affected by factors such as formulation characteristics, rate and time of shear, temperature, site of application, and the presence of various additives.


Kashyap R. Wadekar

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Evaluating Impurities in Drugs (Part II of III)

In Part II of a three-part article, the authors examine impurities from chiral molecules, polymorphic contaminants, and genotoxic impurities.


S. Srinivasa Rao

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Evaluating Impurities in Drugs (Part II of III)

In Part II of a three-part article, the authors examine impurities from chiral molecules, polymorphic contaminants, and genotoxic impurities.


Bend Research

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Spray Drying of Amorphous Dispersions

Spray drying is a key process for manufacturing amorphous dispersions because of its breadth of applicability. The wide range of potential atomization techniques and controllable drying kinetics enables amorphous spray-dried dispersions (SDDs) to be produced from a wide variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).


Tim N. Warner, PhD

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Innovations of Membrane Chromatography for Biomolecular Purification

The high dynamic binding capacity of membrane chromatography makes this system suitable for several biopurification applications.


Tuan T. Phan

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Technical Considerations for the Validation of Electronic Spreadsheets for Complying with 21 CFR Part 11

Bridging the gap between compliant spreadsheet production and limitations in available technology can be achieved by the use of custom-created electronic solutions.


David Lyons

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Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Infrastructure Operations

Key considerations for outsourcing energy services.


Mark D. Trone

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Evaluating Progress in Analytical Quality by Design

The authors present the results of a survey of small- and large-molecule pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies on implementation of Analytical quality by design concepts.



Rita E. Numerof, PhD

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The Affordable Care Act's Impact on Innovation in Biopharma

The biopharmaceutical industry contemplates product innovation within the changing landscape of healthcare.


Jaime Cassar

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Choosing Cleanroom Clothing

PTE quizzes Jaime Cassar, cleanroom category manager at Kimberly-Clark Professional Europe, about the importance of sterile garments for cleanroom environments.



Jackson Pellett

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Part VII GMPs for Small Molecule Drugs in Early Development Workshop Summary

The authors explore and define common industry approaches and practices when applying GMPs in early development.


Michael Coutant

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Early Development GMPs for Small-Molecule Specifications: An Industry Perspective (Part V)

IQ Consortium representatives explore and define common industry approaches and practices for applying GMPs in early development.


Saranjit Singh

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Variable Air Velocity within Stability Chambers A Possible Cause of Out-of-Trend Stability Results

Stability data that do not follow the expected trend in comparison with other stability batches or previous results collected during a stability study are considered out-of-trend (OOT) results. OOT stability results recently have gained the attention of regulatory agencies and as a result, the approach for identifying and investigating OOT results has become a topic of increased discussion. One example is a 2003 article by the PhRMA Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Statistics and Stability Expert Teams, which was intended to initiate dialogue on how to address OOT results (1).


Jussi Holmalahti

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What Does Drug Packaging Tell Us About its Contents?

The content and quality of information supplied with drug products are among the most specifically defined areas associated with the products for sale. For patient or drug user, the information is presented in patient information leaflets (PILs) placed in the package. The readability testing of PILs is an important stage in the process of making the texts contained in the summary of product characteristics comprehensible to users, as this article discusses.


Michael Szulc

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Part VII GMPs for Small Molecule Drugs in Early Development Workshop Summary

The authors explore and define common industry approaches and practices when applying GMPs in early development.



Mark Leaper

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Atomic Force Microscopy

An analytical technique that is receiving increased attention in the pharmaceutical industry is atomic force microscopy. We interview Mark Leaper from the UK's De Montfort University to find out more about this technology.


Rotronic Instrument Corp.

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Mapping Sensor Placement and Numbers

This Rotronic Technical Note covers the basics of how to choose the correct number of sensors and where to place them for a proper cGMP mapping study.


Andrew Teasdale

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Retirement for Obsolete Heavy Metals Tests

This article discusses the retiring of Ph. Eur. and USP heavy metal assays as well as a means of updating related specifications with minimal regulatory burden.


Cody Shrader

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Designing a Clean-in-Place System

An efficient cleaning cycle begins with equipment and automation-system design.


Ranga Velagaleti, PhD

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Solutol HS15 as a Novel Excipient

The authors present an update to the Wyeth/BASF experience with the IPEC Novel Excipient Safety Evaluation Procedure.


Andrew Wong

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Designing a Clean-in-Place System

An efficient cleaning cycle begins with equipment and automation-system design.


Anita Y. Szajek, PhD

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USP Publishes Monoclonal Antibody Guidelines

A General Chapter on mAbs will be published in USP-NF as biologics increase their role in healthcare.


Michael N. Abrams

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Risk-Sharing Agreements in the EU and Considerations for Moving Forward

The authors look at key factors driving the risk-sharing agreements that have been implemented to reduce drug expenditures across Europe.