Authors


James Scicolone

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Optimizing Loss-in-Weight Feeding of Poorly Flowing Materials

Prior to use in a continuous manufacturing system for oral solid dosage forms, loss-in-weight feeders need to be tested and validated to understand the performance capabilities of a given material–feeder combination. In this article, the proper strategy for set-up and optimization of a loss-in-weight feeder is demonstrated for a range of materials. The optimized set-up of the feeders was demonstrated to provide suitable performance for even the most challenging, poorly flowing materials.


Sabiruddin Mirza

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Capturing The Advantages Of Co-Crystals

How can crystal engineering and pharma sciences be combined to enhance the clinical performance of drugs?


Martin J. Lipa

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Shining a Light on the Long Shadow of Subjectivity in Quality Risk Management

This article explores the emergence of subjectivity in ICH Q9 (R1).


Ravi Reddy

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The Value of Pharmacopeial Reference Standards

This article provides an overview of the key risks that can be associated with the use of secondary reference standards (RS) and illustrates scientific challenges associated with transitioning from pharmacopeial RS to secondary RS.


Jubilant HollisterStier

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Selecting a CMO Partner for Sterile Injectable Manufacturing

For tech transfer of sterile injectables, vetting CMO partners means more than availability of facilities or the equipment, CMO partners should offer end-to-end support


Daniel Martinez

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Early-Stage Considerations for the Manufacture and Delivery of Vaccines

Although vials and prefilled syringes have different advantages, both find use in vaccine fill/finish.


George Saunders

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Validating Single-Use Systems

There are a number of validation approaches that can be adopted for single-use systems - all of which incorporate an established approach.


Keith Watson

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Clinical And Cost Considerations Of Developing A Biosimilar

Both biosimilar and generic drugs have an abbreviated approval process; however, the clinical trial requirements differ enormously.


Amanda McFarland

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A Four-Phased Approach for Evaluating a Quality Risk Management Activity

Using the four-phased method to assess QRM can ensure continual improvement and that regulatory requirements are met.


AMPAC

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Method Development and Impurity Control in Late-Phase API Manufacturing

Once APIs move into later phases of development, an advanced impurity control strategy is vital and demands a comprehensive analytical methods approach.


Jennifer Medlar

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Running a Marathon in Flip-Flops – Part 2: The Value of Incorporating Prerequisites into Equipment Qualification

Equipment qualification is a critical step in ensuring that a product or service is provided accurately and consistently with regards to manufacturing and testing. The time-saving attribute of adding prerequisites to a qualification program, along with the benefit of gaining the ability to track and trend problem areas, make the addition both worthwhile and cost-effective.


Anita Solanki

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Manufacturing OSD Forms: Key Trends Shaping the Industry

The latest manufacturing technologies are essential for helping pharmaceutical formulators meet up-and-coming trends in OSD treatments.


Beth Totin

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Reducing Packaging Costs for Prefilled Syringes

Blow-fill-seal (BFS) technology presents an economical option for single-unit dose delivery of vaccines.


Clyde Schultz

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QMM for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers– Implications for Drug Manufacturers, API Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers

QMM principles and practices can positively influence a sustainable drug supply and bolster the bottom-line of drug manufacturers, API suppliers, and CMO/CDMOs.


Robert Michalik

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QMM for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers– Implications for Drug Manufacturers, API Suppliers and Contract Manufacturers

QMM principles and practices can positively influence a sustainable drug supply and bolster the bottom-line of drug manufacturers, API suppliers, and CMO/CDMOs.


Fatma Ismail

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Formulation of Sustained-Release Ketorolac Tromethamine Pellets

The authors evaluated the effect of polymer composition on the drug-release profile and the effect of storage conditions on dissolution characteristics.


Karin Kottig

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Stability Studies: An Essential Step for Quality Management in Drug Development

Sufficient stability studies show a drug product meets regulatory requirements, therefore ensuring the drug reaches the patients who rely on it.


Donald G. Krieger

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An Alternative to the USP Disintegration Test for Orally Disintegrating Tablets

The authors propose an alternative to the USP disintegration test method. The method embraces physiological conditions of the oral cavity, as a screening tool for developing ODT products.


Jean-Paul Rila

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REACH: has the cloud of confusion cleared?

The pharmaceutical industry must understand its responsibilities to improve the safety of chemicals as defined by the REACH initiative.


Robert Brokamp

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Tackling Cybersecurity Challenges in Legacy Systems

Ongoing and emerging cyber-risks to legacy operational technology systems in bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing must be addressed.


Valerio Capirone

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Implementing Data Integrity Compliance in a GLP Test Facility

Consider how to apply ALCOA+ to a building management system in non-clinical laboratories.


Tyler Harris

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Automated Inspection of Pre-filled Syringes and Biologics During Fill/Finish

Shifts in pharmaceutical packaging have spurred tremendous growth in the pre-filled syringe fill/finish industry.


Ritesh B. Patel

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Self-Emulsifying Drug Delivery Systems

This review article explains how self-emulsifying drug delivery systems can increase the solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drug.


Stephanie Harden

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Empowering Pharmaceutical Quality Control Laboratories through Strategic Change Management

Change management is central to the evolution of quality control laboratories, but what factors can maximize patient outcomes?


BioSpectra, Inc.

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BioSpectra Announces Launch of New Class 6 Manufacturing Suite

BioSpectra Launches Class 6 Manufacturing Suite for Sterile filtered, GMP bulk Solutions, utilizing sterile, SUT packaging. First product launch: 5M NaCl solution made with WFI and multi-compendial salt.


Merlin Piscitelli

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Looking Ahead to Factors Shaping Market Activity

Despite the market challenges caused by COVID-19, M&A activity in the life sciences sector is recovering well.


Supriya Bhide

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Evaluating the Impact of Fatty Alcohols on Permeation of Clotrimazole from Topical Creams

Study results indicate that fatty alcohols may plausibly enhance the skin permeation of clotrimazole.


Ten23 Health

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Dose Administration, Compatibility, and Clinical Usability of Biologics

Webinar Date/Time: Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 AM EST


Darshana Patel

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Navigating the Formality Spectrum in ICH Q9(R1)

The degree of formality in a risk management process should be customized to the organization’s particular needs and the risks involved.


Stephen Gacheru

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Viral Vector API Characterization of Product-Related Impurities

FDA’s final CMC guidance sets expectations for manufacturing and quality for human gene therapy INDs. This article reviews existing analytical applications, focusing on viral vector characterization of impurities.